2026-01-25T08:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches across much of eastern New Mexico with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches above 9,000 feet. Localized areas in eastern Torrance, Guadalupe, and De Baca counties will receive between 8 and 10 inches. Bitterly cold temperatures will accompany the snow. * WHERE...Much of central to east central New Mexico, including Interstate 40 from Tijeras to Santa Rosa to the Texas border. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will become very difficult to impossible for an extended period of time, most notably along I-40 from Tijeras Canyon to the Texas border. The weight of accumulating snow will stress the power grid, potentially creating outages. An extended period of cold temperatures will increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bitterly cold temperatures will also accompany this winter storm, with the coldest temperatures in the eastern plains of New Mexico. Temperatures will be coldest Sunday and Monday mornings when much of the eastern half of New Mexico will be in the single digits with wind chills below zero.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 300 and 800 cfs, providing exciting rapids while still being navigable. The class rating for this section of the river is between III and IV, meaning it is a moderately difficult run with technical rapids and obstacles.
The segment mileage for this section of the river is approximately 8 miles, taking roughly 3 hours to complete. Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles include the "Pinball" rapid, which is a series of tight turns and boulders that require precise maneuvering, and the "Wall Slammer" rapid, which has a steep drop followed by a large wall of water.
In terms of regulations, all boaters must wear personal flotation devices and helmets, and it is recommended that all participants have prior whitewater rafting experience. Additionally, there are restrictions on the total number of boaters allowed on the river at any given time to ensure the safety of all participants.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-22 |
| River Levels | 1420 cfs (5.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 60% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | None |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 08290000 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Campground
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Hodges
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Trampas Campground
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Trampas Medio Campground
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Llanito Frio Campground
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Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo
Headwaters To Confluence With Rio Pueblo
Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion