CNRFC Daily Briefing

CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Sat May 23, 2026 at 08:51 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

High pressure offshore will lead to temperature anomalies of to +5F to +15F away from the coast with warmer conditions remaining through the weekend.
Models continue to indicate afternoon showers over the crest of the Sierra through the weekend, though confidence remains low.
Snowmelt runoff will increase through Memorial Day in high elevation watersheds with sufficient snow. Rivers will slowly recede elsewhere.

Confidence: Medium

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").

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