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 NSV River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that is best navigated by experienced kayakers and rafters.

Summary

The run features numerous technical rapids, including the infamous Toilet Bowl and Staircase, as well as dangerous undercut rocks and steep drops. The ideal time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer, when the water levels are high, ranging from 600-1200 cfs. It is important to note that this section of water is not recommended for beginners or those without proper training and experience.

Regional Streamflow Levels

South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward 10.50cfs	11cfs
Left Hand Creek Near Boulder 13.50cfs	14cfs
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons 28.70cfs	29cfs
Fourmile Creek At Orodell 0.06cfs	0cfs
Boulder Creek Near Orodell 41.00cfs	41cfs
Middle Boulder Creek At Nederland 23.50cfs	24cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	38 cfs (2.98 ft)
Percent of Normal	128%
Optimal Range	250-600 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	V+
Elevation	5,305 ft
Run Length	13.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	45.9 cfs
Gauge Height	3.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06724000