CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed Sep 02, 2026 at 07:54 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Low pressure moving toward the Pacific Northwest will push a cold front across northern CA today into Thu with increasing chances of precip from about Interstate 80 northward. Best totals will fall over the higher terrain with 1/2" to 2" (local 3" Smith R basin) possible.
Increasing moisture moving northward from now Tropical Storm Marie may impact portions of southern CA into southern NV this weekend into Mon with mainly light to locally moderate precip.
Expect minor rises on northern CA rivers today and Thu, with rivers remaining near present levels elsewhere.

Confidence: High through Friday, decreasing by the Weekend

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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