Flood warnings and watches are still in effect in western Colorado and eastern Utah as streams and rivers swollen with snowmelt continue to rise.
Denver area temperatures are below average for the second day in a row today. But across the state, hot temperatures are melting the snowpack at an accelerated pace on the Western Slope.
Bureau of Land Management officials are concerned about people using overflowing and swift-moving bodies of water for recreation over the Memorial Day weekend.
BLM officials ask people to be cautious near any swift-moving water. Just 6 inches of rushing water can knock people off their feet and pull them downstream, officials say.
Rushing water can also cover hazards such as rocks and debris that may cause problems for someone trying to cross the water in a vehicle.
It is also recommended that anyone planning a camping trip this weekend call ahead to make sure their site isn’t underwater, the BLM says.
Metro area temperatures will be below average for the second day in a row Thursday.
Denver will see a high of 67 degrees today, 9News forecasters say. The average is 74.
Fort Collins will reach 66, Pueblo 72, Greeley 68 and Grand Junction will remain warm at 87.
Overcast conditions in parts of Colorado will give way to sunny skies later in the day.
Temperatures will warm into the low 70s Friday and upper 70s Saturday. Sunday is expected to bring a high of 80 degrees with a chance for showers.
