Wind Advisory
2026-02-17T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Cisco To Hittle Bottom Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Utah

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Cisco to Hittle Bottom river run on the Colorado River in Utah is a popular stretch of water for rafting and kayaking.

Summary

The rapids here range from Class I to Class III, with some sections requiring technical maneuvering. Some of the specific obstacles to watch out for include Big Drop 2, Satan's Gut, and Rocky Rapid. The best time to float this section is between late spring and early fall, with an ideal flow rate of between 2,000 to 8,000 CFS. Overall, this river run is suitable for intermediate paddlers with some experience on moving water.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	4620 cfs (3.06 ft)
Percent of Normal	125%
Optimal Range	2000-20000 cfs
Status	Runnable
Class Level	I to II
Elevation	4,094 ft
Run Length	24.0 Mi
Gradient	5 FPM
Streamflow Discharge	2120 cfs
Gauge Height	2.1 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09180500

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Colorado River Near Cisco 2120.0cfs	2120cfs
Dolores River Near Cisco 111.0cfs	111cfs
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line 2110.0cfs	2110cfs
Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab 4.3cfs	4cfs
Dolores River Near Gateway 100.0cfs	100cfs
Mill Creek Blw Pack Creek Nr Mouth At Moab 8.47cfs	8cfs