CNRFC Daily Briefing

CNRFC Daily Briefing

Last issued: Sun May 03, 2026 at 09:36 AM PST (updated daily by 10 AM Pacific Time).
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Summary:

Expect precipitation and cooler temperatures to spread across the region through Tue with heaviest amounts in the higher terrain of northern CA, the Sierra, and NV.
Drier conditions with temperatures returning to above normal are expected for the second half of the week.
Minor rises may occur on rivers across northern CA the next few days.
Mountain rivers with sufficient snow are expected to rise the second half of the week as melt increases with rising temperatures.

Confidence: High

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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