Winter Storm Warning
2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, and the northern Front Range foothills, including Red Feather Lakes, Estes Park, and Nederland. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow accumulating on trees may result in broken tree limbs, downed powerlines, and scattered power outages. Travel could be very difficult due to the depth of heavy, wet snow.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The Upper South Boulder Creek river run in Colorado is a challenging Class V section of water that is best suited for experienced kayakers and rafters.

Summary

The river features numerous technical rapids, including tight drops, boulder gardens, and steep chutes that require precise navigation. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring runoff season between May and June, when water levels are at their highest. At these times, flows can range from 300 to 800 cfs, providing plenty of excitement for adventurous paddlers. However, it is important to note that this section of river should only be attempted by experienced boaters with the appropriate gear and safety equipment, as the risk of injury is high.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Middle Boulder Creek At Nederland 23.50cfs	24cfs
Boulder Creek Near Orodell 41.00cfs	41cfs
Fourmile Creek At Orodell 0.06cfs	0cfs
Coal Creek Near Plainview 0.42cfs	0cfs
Moffat Water Tunnel At East Portal 59.20cfs	59cfs
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward 10.50cfs	11cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	5 cfs (3.92 ft)
Percent of Normal	205%
Optimal Range	250-800 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	V+
Elevation	5,109 ft
Streamflow Discharge	74.4 cfs
Gauge Height	5.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 06730200