* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...All of northeast and east central Colorado, including the I-25 Urban Corridor. * WHEN...Snow will redevelop late this afternoon and early evening, and continue through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Total streamflow across the
Conejos River
was last observed at
346
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
685
acre-ft of water today; about 212%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
163 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-06-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,624 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Conejos River Near Mogote
reporting a streamflow rate of 336.00 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Conejos River, with a gauge stage of
2.90 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Conejos River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,883 ft, the
Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir.
The Conejos River originates in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and flows through the Conejos Valley, eventually joining the Rio Grande in New Mexico. It stretches for 92 miles and has a rich history as a vital water source for early settlers and Native American tribes. The river supports several reservoirs, including the Platoro Reservoir and the Terrace Reservoir, which were built for irrigation and flood control purposes. These reservoirs also provide recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Conejos River is also used for agricultural purposes, supporting the growth of hay, alfalfa, and other crops in the surrounding valley. The river's flow is heavily influenced by snowmelt and precipitation, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer.
Last Updated | 2025-02-11 |
Discharge Volume | 685 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
345.57 cfs
0.0 cfs (0.0%) |
Percent of Normal | 212.0% |
Maximum |
2,624.0 cfs
2019-06-30 |
Seasonal Avg | 163 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir
USGS 08245000 |
10 cfs | 0.71 ft | 0 | |||||
Conejos River Near Mogote
USGS 08246500 |
336 cfs | 2.90 ft | 0 |
The Conejos River is a tributary of the Rio Grande, approximately 92.5 miles (148.9 km) long, in south-central Colorado in the United States. It drains a scenic area of the eastern San Juan Mountains west of the San Luis Valley.