Winter Weather Advisory
2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00
2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times.
Summary
The Upper Colorado River offers Class I-II rapids with a few minor obstacles such as rocks and small drops. This section is great for families and beginners and can be floated from May to September with a recommended flow of 1,000-3,000 CFS. The Lower Colorado River offers Class III rapids with larger drops, waves, and obstacles such as S-bends and rock gardens. This section is better suited for experienced paddlers and can be floated from May to June with a recommended flow of 1,500-4,000 CFS.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 2290 cfs (4.45 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 105% |
| Optimal Range | 1000-30000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II+ to III |
| Elevation | 5,707 ft |
| Run Length | 5.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 16 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1220 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09085100 |
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