2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Near record temperatures today, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds in and near the Front Range foothills will lead to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park and the Palmer Divide. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Birch River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Birch River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Birch River At Herold
USGS 03196500 |
11 cfs | 5.09 ft |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Birch River is an unincorporated community recognized as a local urban district in the Canadian province of Manitoba located in the Rural Municipality of Mountain in the western portion of central Manitoba. The municipality is split into two regions, Mountain North and Mountain South. Mountain North is one of the most northerly municipalities in Manitoba. It is around 26 kilometres from Swan River, Manitoba.
Birch River, Mafeking, Manitoba, Novra, Manitoba, and Bellsite, Manitoba are all significant communities in Mountain North.