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USGS Streamgage 09022000

Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO

Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO is USGS streamgage 09022000 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14010001. It sits on the Fraser River, alongside 5 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 11 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1968. Typical flow runs near 23.3 cfs in July and 4.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
11 sq mi
Gauge elevation
9,536 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14010001
Coordinates
39.84583, -105.75139
USGS site number
09022000
Records begin
1968-10-01 (58 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
2.7 2.9 3
2.6 2.8 3
2.5 2.8 3.1
2.6 3 3.8
2.6 3 3.8
2.6 3.2 4.2
2.7 3.2 4.3
2.6 3.1 3.9
2.5 2.9 3.7
2.4 2.9 3.6
2.3 2.8 3.5
2.3 2.8 3.4
2.2 2.7 3.4
2.2 2.7 3.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 58 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 1.6 2.3 3.2
February 1.5 2 2.9
March 1.6 2.2 3.2
April 2.4 4.1 7.8
May 10.7 23.5 46.1
June 33 66.4 107.6
July 13.2 23.3 41.8
August 7.1 10.8 16.4
September 4.8 6.9 10.2
October 3.7 5.1 7.7
November 2.6 3.8 5.3
December 2 2.9 3.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 66.4 cfs, against 2 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.6 and 3.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09022000 begin in 1968, about 58 years, covering roughly 9,200 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.84583, -105.75139, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14010001, at an elevation of about 9,536 feet, draining roughly 11 square miles.
Can I use Fraser River at Upper Sta, near Winter Park, CO data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the Fraser River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Fraser River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin