Little Snake River river
Total streamflow across the Little Snake River was last observed at 1,169 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,319 acre-ft of water today; about 27% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,259 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-06-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at 13,530 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Little Snake River Near Lily reporting a streamflow rate of 506 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Little Snake River Near Slater with a gauge stage of 4.5 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Little Snake River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,843 ft, the Little Snake River Near Slater.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Little Snake River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Little Snake River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Snake River Near Slater
CO
USGS 09253000
|
297 | 4.50 | -3.9 | 32% | 8 | 4,790 | 6,843 |
|
Little Snake River Near Dixon
WY
USGS 09257000
|
366 | 3.90 | -2.7 | 26% | 0 | 6,120 | 6,342 |
|
Little Snake River Near Lily
CO
USGS 09260000
|
506 | 2.29 | -14.2 | 37% | 0 | 9,160 | 5,701 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Little Snake River
The Little Snake River is a 155-mile-long river that flows through Wyoming and Colorado in the United States. The river gets its name from the rocky terrain, which resembles a snake's body. It is a tributary of the Yampa River, and the watershed for the river covers about 1,500 square miles. The river is known for its excellent trout fishing and beautiful scenery. There are two main reservoirs along the river: the Stagecoach Reservoir and the Yamcolo Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The Little Snake River Valley is also home to several ranches, and agriculture is an essential part of the local economy. The river is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including anglers, hikers, and hunters. The Little Snake River is rich in history, and the region was once home to several Native American tribes, including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute.
Recreation along the Little Snake River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Little Snake River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Little Snake River
Where does the data for the Little Snake River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.