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 ten-mile river run in Colorado is a moderately difficult section of water that offers exciting rapids and stunning scenery.

Summary

The river features several class III and IV rapids, including "Pinball," "Screaming Left," and "Widowmaker." There are also several challenging rock gardens and boulder fields that require precise navigation. This section of water is best floated in the late spring and early summer when water levels are higher, with recommended flows ranging from 500 to 800 cfs. Overall, the lower ten-mile river run is a thrilling adventure that will test the skills of experienced whitewater enthusiasts.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Tenmile Creek Bl North Tenmile C 38.3cfs	38cfs
Blue River Near Dillon 55.9cfs	56cfs
Blue River Below Dillon 53.9cfs	54cfs
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon 8.48cfs	8cfs
Keystone Gulch Near Dillon 3.84cfs	4cfs
Black Gore Creek Near Minturn 10.3cfs	10cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	61 cfs (2.11 ft)
Percent of Normal	81%
Optimal Range	300-1000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to III
Elevation	9,111 ft
Run Length	3.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	47.9 cfs
Gauge Height	2.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09050100