CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed Jan 14, 2026 at 08:28 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Dry conditions will persist through the rest of the week into the early half of next week as strong high pressure resides along the west coast.
The Climate Prediction Center 8-14 Day Outlook (Jan 21-26) does indicate a pattern shift with a return to near normal or even a likelihood of above normal precipitation.
On the Sacramento River, Tisdale weir flow continues to drop.
Regionally, rivers and streams continue to recede.

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
TISC1	SACRAMENTO	TISDALE WEIR	44.1	51.6	54.6	55.6	45.32 / 2,718	01/14 07:15 PM PST	45.35 / 2,858
LSBC1	YOLO BYPASS	LISBON	13.0	19.0	26.0	31.1	13.37 / NA	01/14 07:15 PM PST	13.43 / NA
NOTE Stage is presented in "Feet" while Flow (Storage at CLKC1) is presented in "cfs" ("Acre-Feet").