2026-03-07T00:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with the heaviest snow south of Castle Rock. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Castle Rock. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Summary
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Volga River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Volga River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Volga River At Littleport
USGS 05412400 |
144 cfs | 4.63 ft | 16.13 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Volga (; Russian: Во́лга, IPA: [ˈvoɫɡə] (listen)) is the longest river in Europe with a catchment area of 1,350,000 square kilometres. It is also Europe's largest river in terms of discharge and drainage basin. The river flows through central Russia and into the Caspian Sea, and is widely regarded as the national river of Russia, being an important river for mainly Slavs, Turks and Germanic people.
Eleven of the twenty largest cities of Russia, including the capital, Moscow, are located in the Volga's drainage basin.
Some of the largest reservoirs in the world are located along the Volga. The river has a symbolic meaning in Russian culture and is often referred to as Волга-матушка Volga-Matushka (Mother Volga) in Russian literature and folklore.