Winter Weather Advisory
2026-03-06T20:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph east of I-25. * WHERE...Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, and Byers. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and slushy road conditions at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and Friday late evening commutes. There will be periods of just wet roads, especially in the afternoon.

October Hole Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The October Hole River Run in Colorado is a beautiful and challenging section of water.

Summary

The river features several obstacles including Class III and IV rapids, tight turns, and steep drops. The run is best suited for experienced rafters and kayakers. The recommended time of year to float this section is during the late spring and early summer when water levels are at their highest, with a recommended CFS (cubic feet per second) range of 1,000 to 2,500. It is important to note that this section of the river can be dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced paddlers.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	38 cfs (2.98 ft)
Percent of Normal	128%
Optimal Range	80-500 cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	II
Elevation	5,305 ft
Streamflow Discharge	14.2 cfs
Gauge Height	2.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06724000

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

St. Vrain Creek At Lyons 14.20cfs	14cfs
Left Hand Creek Near Boulder 3.85cfs	4cfs
Left Hand Creek At Hover Road Near Longmont 1.67cfs	2cfs
Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder 10.5cfs	11cfs
St. Vrain Creek Below Longmont -999999cfs	-999999cfs
Boulder Creek At Mouth 38.3cfs	38cfs