Winter Storm Warning
2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be very difficult.

Oh Be Joyful Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Oh Be Joyful River Run in Colorado on the Gunnison River is a challenging Class III-IV section of water with several obstacles to navigate, including tight channels and boulder gardens.

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Summary

The best time to float this section is in late spring or early summer when the snowmelt provides optimal flow, with recommended CFS between 800-1200. It is important to note that this run is not recommended for beginners or those without strong whitewater experience. Overall, the Oh Be Joyful River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters seeking a challenging and scenic ride.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	653 cfs (1.55 ft)
Percent of Normal	116%
Optimal Range	500-2000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V
Elevation	7,670 ft
Run Length	1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	284 cfs
Gauge Height	1.1 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09114500

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte 77.1cfs	77cfs
Muddy Creek At Bardine 2.68cfs	3cfs
East River At Almont Co. 83.4cfs	83cfs
Taylor River At Almont 146.0cfs	146cfs
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset 36.7cfs	37cfs
Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen 21.4cfs	21cfs