ESFPIH Temperatures will continue to run well above average through Thursday, increasing low and mid elevation snowmelt and runoff. Standing water in typical low spots can be expected, and we'll also likely begin seeing the swelling of smaller creeks and tributaries that feed the larger streams and rivers. This may even push some streams and creeks above bankfull causing minor flooding and bank erosion due to the higher flows. The warm temperatures will peak Wednesday with afternoon highs reaching well into the 60s in most locations, and into the 70s in some lower valleys. These will be the warmest readings of the year thus far, challenging daily records. Overnight low temperatures will be anomalously warm as well, remaining well above freezing through Thursday night, exacerbating snowmelt through the overnight hours. A cooldown is forecast to arrive late in the week with temperatures Friday and Saturday dipping back down toward normals, and overnight lows back to near freezing by Saturday morning. This cooldown, however, will be accompanied by increasing rain chances which could add to the runoff concerns. Stay away from fast moving water, swollen river banks, and never attempt to cross flowing water over roadways.
