Red Flag Warning
Until 2024-10-05T06:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
...BREEZY AND DRY OVER NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO TODAY... ...WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST COLORADO... Gusty west/northwest winds will spread across the region Saturday, strongest in the high country and areas within 50 miles of the Wyoming and Nebraska state lines. Very dry conditions are expected, with minimum humidity of 8-12% across the lower elevations, and 10-18% in the high country below 10,000 ft. Temperatures will also remain very warm, well above seasonal averages and locally near daily records. Given vegetation has dried significantly in recent weeks, this combination of factors will lead to widespread critical fire weather conditions across the region from late morning through early evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 215 and 218. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up 35 mph this afternoon. On Saturday, winds increase to 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Until 2024-10-05T06:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
...BREEZY AND DRY OVER NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO TODAY... ...WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST COLORADO... Gusty west/northwest winds will spread across the region Saturday, strongest in the high country and areas within 50 miles of the Wyoming and Nebraska state lines. Very dry conditions are expected, with minimum humidity of 8-12% across the lower elevations, and 10-18% in the high country below 10,000 ft. Temperatures will also remain very warm, well above seasonal averages and locally near daily records. Given vegetation has dried significantly in recent weeks, this combination of factors will lead to widespread critical fire weather conditions across the region from late morning through early evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 214, 215 and 218. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up 35 mph this afternoon. On Saturday, winds increase to 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
NSV
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
The NSV River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that is best navigated by experienced kayakers and rafters. The run features numerous technical rapids, including the infamous Toilet Bowl and Staircase, as well as dangerous undercut rocks and steep drops. The ideal time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer, when the water levels are high, ranging from 600-1200 cfs. It is important to note that this section of water is not recommended for beginners or those without proper training and experience.
Realtime River Levels
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
October 4, 2024
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| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 38 cfs (2.98 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 128% |
| Optimal Range | 250-600 cfs |
| Status | Too High |
| Class Level | V+ |
| Elevation | 5,305 ft |
| Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 29.8 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000 |
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