Freeze Watch
2026-04-17T10:00:00-06:00

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watches, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The Pumphouse to Double Bridges river run in Colorado is a popular section of the Colorado River for both beginners and experienced paddlers.

Summary

The run is Class II-III and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The best time of year to float this section is from May to September, with peak flows in June. The recommended flow range is between 1000-3000 cfs. The river features several rapids, including Eye of the Needle and Yarmony Rapid, but overall the run is relatively easy. However, caution is advised when navigating the boulder gardens and undercuts.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Elk River Near Milner 601.0cfs	601cfs
Elkhead Creek Above Long Gulch 117.0cfs	117cfs
Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden 1160.0cfs	1160cfs
Elkhead Creek Near Craig 74.3cfs	74cfs
Yampa River At Steamboat Springs 393.0cfs	393cfs
Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs 58.1cfs	58cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	1300 cfs (3.14 ft)
Percent of Normal	105%
Optimal Range	500- cfs
Status	Too High
Class Level	I to II-
Elevation	6,245 ft
Run Length	12.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	1160 cfs
Gauge Height	3.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09244490

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Freeze Watch
Until 2026-04-16T00:45:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watches, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.