Winter Storm Warning
2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, and the northern Front Range foothills, including Red Feather Lakes, Estes Park, and Nederland. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Travel could be very difficult due to the depth of heavy, wet snow.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The Lower Narrows river run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V run with tight and technical rapids that require precision maneuvering.

Summary

The run begins at the Poudre Park Boat Ramp and ends at Picnic Rock. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July with recommended CFS between 500 and 1500. There are several river obstacles to navigate, including steep drops, narrow channels, and large boulders requiring precise maneuvering. This run is only suitable for experienced kayakers and rafters with advanced skills. It is crucial to scout the rapids and have proper safety measures in place.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn 115.00cfs	115cfs
North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore 3.79cfs	4cfs
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal 0.9cfs	1cfs
Cache La Poudre River At Fort Collins 32.7cfs	33cfs
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville 4.10cfs	4cfs
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C 3.26cfs	3cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	182 cfs (3.29 ft)
Percent of Normal	84%
Optimal Range	150-5000 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V- to V+
Elevation	5,245 ft
Run Length	0.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	157 cfs
Gauge Height	3.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06752000