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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the the Wednesday morning commute.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The lower Snake River run in Colorado offers a thrilling experience for intermediate to advanced kayakers and rafters.

Summary

The river features class III-IV rapids with challenging obstacles such as the Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and Million Dollar Fishing Hole. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July when the water levels are high enough to navigate. The recommended minimum flow for this run is 1,500 cfs. It is important to note that this section of the Snake River is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced paddlers. Proper safety equipment and precautions should be taken to ensure an enjoyable and safe trip.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Keystone Gulch Near Dillon 3.84cfs	4cfs
Snake River Near Montezuma 34.9cfs	35cfs
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon 8.48cfs	8cfs
Blue River Near Dillon 55.9cfs	56cfs
Blue River Below Dillon 53.9cfs	54cfs
Tenmile Creek Bl North Tenmile C 38.3cfs	38cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	14 cfs (1.1 ft)
Percent of Normal	78%
Optimal Range	250-400 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III to III+
Elevation	9,326 ft
Run Length	4.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	38.3 cfs
Gauge Height	1.4 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09047500