Rivers in the Roaring Fork Watershed continue to flow far below average for this time of year, at 12-25% of normal. Several storms produced much-needed but short-lived rainfall this week. The Castle Peak precipitation gauge measured the highest rainfall from Wednesday’s storm - a modest 0.3 inches. Precipitation gauges located in local headwaters have recorded below average monthly precipitation every month since September 2025. For the first time ever, an Extreme Heat Watch was issued in the Roaring Fork Watershed for this weekend. Releases from Ruedi Reservoir decreased 15 cfs, bringing flow on the lower Fryingpan River to 145 cfs. Water temperatures have reached 68F on the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood Springs. As a reminder, anglers are encouraged to always carry a thermometer and reel it in when water temperatures reach 68F – fish early in the day or at higher elevation to protect the fishery.