Winter Storm Warning
2026-02-19T05:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Grand and Battlement Mesas and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow may result in near zero visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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.

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.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

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	178 cfs
Gauge Height	4.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09081000

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Muddy Creek At Bardine 3.88cfs	4cfs
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 7.11cfs	7cfs
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C 37.9cfs	38cfs
Roaring Fork River Near Aspen 17.6cfs	18cfs