Josh Kurz
Hurricanes in Colorado?
On October 5th, 1911, the San Juan River experienced the highest and most devastating flood on record. Since the flood washed out every...
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Josh Kurz
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min
Streamflow and Precipitation Update: July 2020
It may surprise you to know that the 2020 spring runoff on the San Juan River was a top-five event! While the 2019 spring runoff was the...
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Josh Kurz
- Sep 15, 2019
- 2 min
Does Early September Seem Hotter Than Normal?
That's the question I pondered during the 1st week of September as I sweat through my afternoon science lessons. Our mountain high...
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Josh Kurz
- Nov 4, 2018
- 2 min
What Does a Strong October Mean for the Rest of the Snow Season?
The snow season in the Southern San Juan Mountains is off to a strong start! Wolf Creek Ski Area opened on October 13, only 5 days later...
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Josh Kurz
- Oct 9, 2018
- 2 min
Happy New (water) Year!
The 2019 water year is off to a great start! Two days into the new water year, moisture from Hurricane Rosa streamed into the Southern...
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Josh Kurz
- Sep 2, 2018
- 2 min
Summer Streamflow and Precipitation Summary
As the summer sizzled, the monsoon fizzled, and the streamflow dwindled. The tubing opportunities decreased and now the all the trout...
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Josh Kurz
- Jul 21, 2018
- 2 min
Meandering Monsoon Moisture
It's amazing how much a drought can make you appreciate the rain! Ironically, it's the lack of rain in May and June that sets the stage...
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Josh Kurz
- Jul 5, 2018
- 3 min
How soon till the monsoon?
Wondering when the highly anticipated monsoon season will begin? Currently, on-going drought, forest fires, and the dwindling water...
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Josh Kurz
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
2018 Streamflow and Precipitation Update
How low can the flow go? As the 416 and Burro wildfires rage near Durango, it's obvious that the streamflow in the San Juan River is...
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