CNRFC Daily Briefing

CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed Mar 04, 2026 at 08:24 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

A trough moving through will bring showers to nrn CA and the Sierra today. Thunderstorms possible over nrn CA/NV.
Lingering showers, mainly over NV, Thursday morning as the system exits followed by dry conditions as high pressure builds in offshore.
Slight chance of showers for coastal srn CA Sunday as a low develops.
A few small rises may occur along north coast rivers. Otherwise, rivers will continue to slowly recede across the regions through the weekend.
Mountain rivers will be on the rise early next week as melt increases with the warming temperatures.

Confidence: Moderate

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").

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