Fire Weather Watch
2026-02-16T18:00:00-07:00

...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EARLY TO MID NEXT WEEK... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and much stronger winds early next week will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday, possibly lasting into Wednesday. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday as widespread strong and gusty winds to around 60 mph are expected. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 240, 241, 244, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the first Fire Weather Watch, from late Monday morning through Monday afternoon. For the second Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Monday. On Tuesday, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. There is potential for extreme fire weather conditions on Tuesday.


Tunnel 1 To Golden Whitewater Park Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park river run in Colorado is a fun and challenging Class III-IV stretch of water.


Summary

The obstacles on this section include the Entrance Rapid, the Castle Rock Rapid, and Supermax Rapid, which all require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section is during the late spring and early summer, when water levels range from 700-1,200 CFS. Floaters should be experienced and have proper gear, as the rapids are technical and require good control.



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15-Day Weather Outlook


River Run Details

Last Updated 2023-06-13
River Levels 61 cfs (3.74 ft)
Percent of Normal 91%
Optimal Range 300-1300 cfs
Status Too Low
Class Level III- to III+
Elevation 5,693 ft
Streamflow Discharge 31.3 cfs
Gauge Height 3.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 06719505
       

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail