High Wind Warning
2026-03-13T12:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 80 to 100 mph expected. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and The Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass, I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the Peak to Peak Highway. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

Main Section Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Wyoming

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The main section river run on the Laramie River in Wyoming offers Class II to III rapids and stretches for 29 miles from Woods Landing to Fort Steele.

Summary

The river is known for its beautiful scenery, with high canyon walls and abundant wildlife. However, there are several obstacles to be aware of, including sweepers, logs, and strainers. It is recommended to float this section during the late spring and early summer when water levels are high, with a recommended flow of 300-800 cfs. Overall, the Laramie River offers a fun and challenging paddle for intermediate and advanced paddlers.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	55 cfs (3.84 ft)
Percent of Normal	113%
Optimal Range	300-1100 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	IV+ to V
Elevation	7,128 ft
Run Length	3.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	44.1 cfs
Gauge Height	3.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06660000

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville 5.40cfs	5cfs
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons 14.20cfs	14cfs
Big Thompson River At Loveland 10.5cfs	11cfs
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn 45.40cfs	45cfs
Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins 3.92cfs	4cfs
Left Hand Creek Near Boulder 4.77cfs	5cfs