Winter Weather Advisory
2026-03-07T00:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with the highest amounts along the east facing slopes of the Sawatch range. * WHERE...Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet, Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, and East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Expect deteriorating travel conditions Friday morning with slick and snow covered roads through Friday evening.

Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge To Salida Ww Park) Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Salida Town Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a popular river run that covers the section from the Stone Bridge to the Salida WW Park.

Summary

This section of water is rated Class II-III, and features several exciting rapids such as the "Cottonwood" and "Spikebuck" rapids. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when water levels are typically higher, with flow rates between 900-2000 cfs. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including rocks and small drops, and paddlers should exercise caution when navigating through these areas.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	183 cfs (11.18 ft)
Percent of Normal	88%
Optimal Range	500-4000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	II to III
Elevation	8,629 ft
Run Length	12.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	157 cfs
Gauge Height	11.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 07087050

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Arkansas River At Salida 239.00cfs	239cfs
Arkansas River Near Nathrop 258.0cfs	258cfs
Arkansas River Near Wellsville 243.00cfs	243cfs
Tomichi Creek At Sargents 53.3cfs	53cfs
Kerber Cr Abv Little Kerber Cr Nr Villa Grove 4.34cfs	4cfs
Arkansas River Below Granite 157.0cfs	157cfs