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

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the the Wednesday morning commute.

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

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The Upper Ten Mile River Run in Colorado offers a thrilling and challenging adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts.

Summary

This section of water contains several technical rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Gore Rapid, which features a steep drop and powerful currents. The river run difficulty is rated as Class III-IV, with high water flows potentially increasing the challenge. The best time of year to float this section is typically from May to early July, with recommended CFS levels ranging from 500 to 1,500. It is important to note that this section of the river is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.

Regional Streamflow Levels

Tenmile Creek Bl North Tenmile C 38.3cfs	38cfs
Blue River Near Dillon 55.9cfs	56cfs
Blue River At Blue River 11.3cfs	11cfs
Blue River Below Dillon 53.9cfs	54cfs
Black Gore Creek Near Minturn 10.3cfs	10cfs
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon 8.48cfs	8cfs

15-Day Long Term Forecast

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	61 cfs (2.11 ft)
Percent of Normal	81%
Optimal Range	400-1000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	IV+ to V
Elevation	9,111 ft
Run Length	2.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	47.9 cfs
Gauge Height	2.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09050100