ESFBYZ Recent warm temperatures and increased snowmelt have area rivers and streams running high. While decreasing temperatures will bring an end to most of the snowmelt in the mountains, widespread precipitation is expected into Thursday. Snow is expected to fall above 7000 feet, with periods of showers and weak thunderstorms bringing between 0.5 to 2.0 inches of rainfall over the lower elevations and foothills. Rivers and streams will remain high, and additional rises are possible due to the expected precipitation. While widespread flooding of rivers and streams is not expected, localized minor flooding impacts are possible. Please continue to monitor the forecast over the coming days. The continued high water will increase erosion, making streambanks unstable. Please stay well away from streambanks when water is running fast, and be especially vigilant with children. Erosion will undercut the bank and can break off taking the bank and anyone standing on it into a very cold raging current. For those planning recreation activities on or near waterways, be prepared for changing conditions and higher flows. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.
