Freeze Warning
2026-05-07T09:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Paddle Report

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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Get the latest Paddle Report, Streamflow Levels, and Weather Forecast for Dolores Canyon (Bradfield To Slickrock) in Colorado. Colorado Class III- TO III+ Streamflow Levels and Weather Forecast

Summary

Regional Streamflow Levels

Dolores River At Dolores 260.0cfs	260cfs
Lost Canyon Creek Near Dolores 0.36cfs	0cfs
Mcelmo Creek Above Trail Canyon Near Cortez 18.3cfs	18cfs
Mud Creek At State Highway 32 0.93cfs	1cfs
Mcelmo Creek Near Colorado-Utah State Line 2.85cfs	3cfs
Dolores River Near Slick Rock 2.77cfs	3cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated
River Levels	cfs ( ft)
Percent of Normal	+100%
Status
Class Level	III- to III+
Elevation	ft
Run Length	47.0 Mi
Gradient	10 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS