Red Flag Warning
2026-03-30T21:00:00-06:00

...RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING... ...FRED FLAG WARNING ISSUED SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY FOR THE WESTERN NEBRASKA PANHANDLE... The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 9 PM MDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...All of southeast Wyoming except the higher mountains where snow cover remains, including fire weather zones 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, and 433. * WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph mainly between 10AM and 8PM each day. * HUMIDITY...Minimums of 8 to 15 percent during the afternoon, maximums of 35 to 50 percent in the early morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widely scattered virga showers Saturday evening may produce isolated dry lightning along with gusty and erratic winds. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


Upper Boxelder Canyon Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Upper Boxelder Canyon river run in Wyoming is a challenging Class IV+ section of water that should only be attempted by experienced kayakers and rafters.


Summary

The run features technical rapids, tight channels, and numerous obstacles such as boulders, fallen trees, and steep drops. The best time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer when water levels are high and range from 500-1500 CFS. However, due to the challenging nature of the run, it is recommended to go with a guide or experienced group.



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15-Day Weather Outlook


River Run Details

Last Updated 2023-06-13
River Levels 215 cfs (4.55 ft)
Percent of Normal 313%
Optimal Range 120-600 cfs
Status Too Low
Class Level V
Elevation 5,651 ft
Run Length 2.9 Mi
Gradient 137 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 28.7 cfs
Gauge Height 2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 06646000
       

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