Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6 cfs, and a gauge height of 0.59 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is fed by snowmelt and precipitation, and its flow is influenced by several tributaries including Snowshoe Creek and Roaring Fork. The Platoro Reservoir, located upstream, can also impact the flow rate. Seasonally, the creek experiences the highest flow rates in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, while late summer and fall typically see lower flow rates. Interestingly, the creek is known for its excellent trout fishing, attracting anglers from around the region.
| Elevation | 8,475.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 0.59 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 5.78 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 34% |
| Year Over Year Average | 17 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 361 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.59, -106.45 |