CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed Mar 25, 2026 at 08:54 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Lingering showers over the north coast this morning due to a cold front with dry conditions and well above normal temperatures elsewhere through the weekend. Anomalies +10 to +20 deg F.
Pattern shift early next week as troughing moves in bringing near to below normal temperatures and possible preciptation to nrn/central CA.
This week, generally steady or receding conditions are expected to continue except continued elevated flows affected by snowmelt.
Possible minor rises at many river forecast locations in the Mar 31- Apr 2 period due to precpitation potential.

Confidence: High, Moderate Monday

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").