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 Whitewater Park Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Salida Whitewater Park River Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado offers a thrilling Class II-III whitewater experience.

Summary

The run includes various obstacles such as a wave, a hole, and a drop. The best time to float this section of the river is during the spring and early summer months when the snowmelt provides optimal water levels. The recommended CFS for this run is between 800 and 1,500. Overall, the Salida Whitewater Park River Run is a great option for intermediate boaters looking for a fun and challenging run.

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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	300-1500 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	III- to III+
Elevation	8,629 ft
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 Wellsville 243.00cfs	243cfs
Arkansas River Near Nathrop 258.0cfs	258cfs
Kerber Cr Abv Little Kerber Cr Nr Villa Grove 4.34cfs	4cfs
Tomichi Creek At Sargents 53.3cfs	53cfs
Cotton Creek Near Mineral Hot Springs 5.63cfs	6cfs