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.

Waterfall To Confluence Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Waterfall to Confluence river run on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado is an exciting and challenging route for experienced rafters.

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Summary

The course features several class III and class IV rapids, including the infamous Slaughterhouse Falls. The best time to float this section of water is typically from May to July when water flows range from 1,000 to 3,000 CFS. Rafters should be prepared for steep drops, strong currents, and submerged rocks. This is not a suitable route for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	401 cfs (5.3 ft)
Percent of Normal	97%
Optimal Range	500-2000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V-
Elevation	6,479 ft
Run Length	1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	219 cfs
Gauge Height	4.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09081000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Muddy Creek At Bardine 2.68cfs	3cfs
East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte 77.1cfs	77cfs
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset 36.7cfs	37cfs
Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen 21.4cfs	21cfs
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C 50.5cfs	51cfs
Roaring Fork River Near Aspen 16.9cfs	17cfs