High Wind Watch
2025-12-19T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph or more above timberline. Gusts up to 80 mph in the foothills. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the lower foothills.

Upper South Boulder Creek Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Upper South Boulder Creek river run in Colorado is a challenging Class V section of water that is best suited for experienced kayakers and rafters.

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Summary

The river features numerous technical rapids, including tight drops, boulder gardens, and steep chutes that require precise navigation. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring runoff season between May and June, when water levels are at their highest. At these times, flows can range from 300 to 800 cfs, providing plenty of excitement for adventurous paddlers. However, it is important to note that this section of river should only be attempted by experienced boaters with the appropriate gear and safety equipment, as the risk of injury is high.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	5 cfs (3.92 ft)
Percent of Normal	205%
Optimal Range	250-800 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V+
Elevation	5,109 ft
Streamflow Discharge	4.8 cfs
Gauge Height	3.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06730200

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High Wind Watch
Until 2025-12-18T06:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph or more above timberline. Gusts up to 80 mph in the foothills. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the lower foothills.

UPPER SOUTH BOULDER CREEK

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

December 17, 2025

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	5 cfs (3.92 ft)
Percent of Normal	205%
Optimal Range	250-800 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V+
Elevation	5,109 ft
Streamflow Discharge	4.8 cfs
Gauge Height	3.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder USGS 06730200

Realtime River Levels

Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200

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