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Weekly Snowpack Report

April 23, 2026 - 

Summary: 

Snowpack in the Roaring Fork Watershed is currently 17% of normal for this time of year. Only three of nine local SNOTEL sites still have SWE remaining, with the current average SWE measuring 2.4” (median SWE for this date is 14.0”). Following historically high temperatures in March, the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood Springs and Crystal River in Redstone likely both peaked on March 27 at 878 cfs and 414 cfs, respectively. With little snowpack remaining in the high country, it is unlikely flows will surpass these peaks. The previous lowest peak on the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood Springs was 2,110 cfs on June 2, 2012 (120 year data record). The previous lowest peak on the Crystal River in Redstone was 953 cfs on May 22, 2012 (70 year data record). Local rivers are currently flowing 36-95% of normal for this time of year.

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This month's River Notes

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Calling All River Users to Protect Waterways from New Threats

It is time for every water user to take seriously their role in being a river steward.  After you fish, boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard CLEANDRAIN, and DRY all your gear. Every time. Yes, really, every time.

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Winter Ecological Flow Releases to begin December 22

Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) has partnered with the Colorado River Water Conservation District, Town of Basalt, Basalt Water Conservancy District, and Colorado Water Conservation Board to increase winter flows on the lower Fryingpan River to minimize formation and mitigate impacts of anchor ice, a supercooled ice that forms on the bottom of streams, on aquatic life.

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