CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Thu Oct 08, 2026 at 07:42 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Strong high pressure aligned along the west coast will continue the above normal temperatures for another couple days with anomalies of +5F to +20F over seasonal normals both today and Friday.
A pattern shift this weekend will increase tropical moisture across portions of southern CA and eastern NV, and bring the opportunity for precipitation mainly from later Saturday through Sunday. Amounts will range from 0.50" to 1.00" with localized totals closer to 2.00".
Through Saturday, rivers are expected to remain near current levels with fluctuations due to reservoir release changes.
On Sunday into Monday, potential for some localized river rises where precipitation is heavier.

Confidence: High, 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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