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2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AGAIN MONDAY... .Near record temperatures on Monday, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds across the Front Range foothills will lead to elevated to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 215 and 216. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

Spencer Heights Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Spencer Heights River Run in Colorado offers a thrilling Class III-IV whitewater experience, with challenging rapids such as Sledgehammer and Staircase.

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Summary

This section of the Arkansas River also features several large boulders and tight channels that require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring runoff, typically from May to early June, with recommended flows between 1200-2500 cfs. Overall, the Spencer Heights River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers looking for a challenging run in a beautiful setting.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	182 cfs (3.29 ft)
Percent of Normal	84%
Optimal Range	150-1500 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V- to V
Elevation	5,245 ft
Run Length	2.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	68.3 cfs
Gauge Height	2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06752000

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Fire Weather Watch
Until 2025-12-21T22:45:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE AGAIN MONDAY... .Near record temperatures on Monday, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds across the Front Range foothills will lead to elevated to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 215 and 216. * TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday afternoon. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 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.

SPENCER HEIGHTS

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

December 21, 2025

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	182 cfs (3.29 ft)
Percent of Normal	84%
Optimal Range	150-1500 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V- to V
Elevation	5,245 ft
Run Length	2.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	68.3 cfs
Gauge Height	2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn USGS 06752000

Realtime River Levels

Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

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