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2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible, heaviest on colder surfaces and west of I-25. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Despite lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions are still possible for the Wednesday morning commute.

Piceance Creek

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Piceance Creek, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Piceance Creek, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for Piceance Creek in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Piceance Creek


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Piceance Creek At White River
USGS 09306222
3 cfs 1.6 ft 0
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

Piceance Creek is a 57.9-mile-long (93.2 km) tributary of the White River in Garfield County, Colorado. The name likely derives from the Shoshoni word /piasonittsi/ meaning “tall grass” (/pia-/ ‘big’ and /soni-/ ‘grass’).