CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Wed Jun 17, 2026 at 08:18 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

High pressure over the eastern Pacific and west coast today and Thursday will bring warmer than average temepratures in the range of +5F to +20F, except along the immediate coast where marine layer influence will keep temperatures near or cooler than average.
Showers and thunderstorms possible over the central/southern Sierra crest Wed and Thu will increase in coverage across southern OR, northeast CA, portions of the Sierra, and northern NV on Fri into Sat.
Runoff from basins continues to gradually recede as basins drain.
High-elevation basins with remaining snowpack may reflect daily fluctuations in snowmelt.

Confidence: High, becoming Moderate 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/ 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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