CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed May 06, 2026 at 07:48 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

The weather system that brought cooler temperatures and scattered precipitation to the region earlier this week has finally moved downstream of the area.
High pressure off the west coast will build inland through the rest of the week into early next week, bringing dry conditions and above normal temperatures peaking either Monday or Tuesday. Afternoon high temperature anomalies will run anywhere from +10F to +25F.
Mountain rivers with remaining snow may see increased flows as temperatures warm.
All forecast locations expected to remain below action/monitor stage through the next 5 days.

Confidence: High

Staffing Level: Normal

Detailed Hydrometeorological Discussion: www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/discussion

River Guidance Points Forecast Above Specified Stage Definitions (Select NWS ID for Specified Graphical RVF)

NWS ID	River / Creek	Gage / Station	Action/ Monitor	Minor Flood	Moderate Flood	Major Flood	Latest Observed Stage / Flow	Latest Observed Date / Time	Max Forecast Stage / Flow
* NO River Guidance (Flood Forecast) Points Currently Forecast At Or Above Critical Stage Definitions *
NOTE Stage is presented in "Feet" while Flow (Storage at CLKC1) is presented in "cfs" ("Acre-Feet").