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2026-02-17T20:00:00-07:00

...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday to parts of the eastern Colorado Plains. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 238, 239, 242, 243 and 248. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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.

Ssv - Confluence To Picnic Grounds Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The SSV Confluence to Picnic Grounds river run in Colorado is a Class III-IV whitewater rafting experience that features several challenging obstacles, including the S-Turn Rapid and the Pinball section.

Summary

The best time of year to float this section of water is from May to June, when the water levels are high and the rapids are at their most intense. Recommended flow rates range from 500-1000 cfs. This section of the river is not recommended for inexperienced rafters or those who are not comfortable with more challenging rapids.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	38 cfs (2.98 ft)
Percent of Normal	128%
Optimal Range	200-400 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V to V+
Elevation	5,305 ft
Run Length	5.0 Mi
Gradient	140 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	21.5 cfs
Gauge Height	2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06724000

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Until 2026-02-15T11:15:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday to parts of the eastern Colorado Plains. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 238, 239, 242, 243 and 248. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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.

SSV - CONFLUENCE TO PICNIC GROUNDS

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

February 14, 2026

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	38 cfs (2.98 ft)
Percent of Normal	128%
Optimal Range	200-400 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V to V+
Elevation	5,305 ft
Run Length	5.0 Mi
Gradient	140 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	21.5 cfs
Gauge Height	2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	St. Vrain Creek At Lyons USGS 06724000

Realtime River Levels

St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Left Hand Creek Near Boulder -999.00cfs	-999cfs
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons 21.50cfs	22cfs
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward 2.99cfs	3cfs
Fourmile Creek At Orodell 1.91cfs	2cfs
Boulder Creek Near Orodell -999.00cfs	-999cfs
Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder 11.8cfs	12cfs