CNRFC Daily Briefing

CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Sat Sep 26, 2026 at 08:30 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

An area of low pressure moving from northwest to southeast from the SF Bay Area to the lower Colorado River basin will draw moisture northward toward southern NV and the southeast CA deserts from Sunday through Tuesday, increasing chances of precipitation.
Dry conditions then expected the rest of the period with temperatures returning to above normal as high pressure builds in behind the exiting low.
Rivers are expected to remain near current levels.

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	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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