Wind Advisory
2026-03-15T06:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Grand Valley, and Upper Gunnison River Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


Ouray To Sand Wash Paddle Report

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Ouray to Sand Wash river run on the Green River in Utah is a beautiful and challenging stretch of water.


Summary

This section of the river is a Class II-III run with occasional Class IV rapids, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The best time to float this section is from April to June, when the water levels are high, with a recommended flow rate of 2,000-6,000 cfs. Obstacles on the river include several rapids, including Big Drop, Little Hole, and Hells Half Mile, and narrow canyons that require careful navigation. Overall, this river run offers stunning scenery, exciting rapids, and a challenging adventure for experienced paddlers.



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River Run Details

Last Updated 2023-06-13
River Levels 888 cfs (8.29 ft)
Percent of Normal 137%
Optimal Range 1000-10000 cfs
Status Too Low
Class Level I
Elevation 5,606 ft
Run Length 32.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 841 cfs
Gauge Height 8.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 09234500
       

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