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

...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and much stronger winds early next week will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday, possibly lasting into Wednesday. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday as widespread strong and gusty winds to around 60 mph are expected. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 238, 239, 242, 243, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday.

Filter Plant Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado is a popular Class II-III river run.

Summary

The run starts at the Filter Plant Dam and ends at the take-out at Picnic Rock. The section has several obstacles, including a few class III rapids that can be challenging. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water levels are between 300-800cfs. At higher levels, the run becomes more challenging, and some rapids become Class IV. Overall, the Filter Plant River Run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun and challenging whitewater experience.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	4 cfs (0.81 ft)
Percent of Normal	190%
Optimal Range	350-2000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to III+
Elevation	4,871 ft
Streamflow Discharge	1.9 cfs
Gauge Height	0.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06752280

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Until 2026-02-14T05:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and much stronger winds early next week will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday, possibly lasting into Wednesday. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday as widespread strong and gusty winds to around 60 mph are expected. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 238, 239, 242, 243, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday.

FILTER PLANT

Paddle Report • Streamflow Levels • Weather Forecast

February 13, 2026

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	4 cfs (0.81 ft)
Percent of Normal	190%
Optimal Range	350-2000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to III+
Elevation	4,871 ft
Streamflow Discharge	1.9 cfs
Gauge Height	0.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C USGS 06752280

Realtime River Levels

Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn 40.20cfs	40cfs
North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore 3.79cfs	4cfs
Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins 36.9cfs	37cfs
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal 0.04cfs	0cfs
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C 1.92cfs	2cfs
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville 3.81cfs	4cfs