The river is holding at 6,781 cfs today. Under normal summer circumstances, this would be prime sandbar territory with plenty of beach space for everyone. However, we are officially in the offseason and our rental fleet is packed away for the winter.
Temperatures are hitting 61 today but the forecast shows a drop into the 40s by Thursday. If you are taking a private boat out, be aware that the water temperature is dangerous. Sandbar quality is high right now, but the river is largely a cold and lonely place this time of year.
Keep an eye on the wind as well, especially as these cold fronts move through later in the week. The sandbars are out there, but they are best left to the migrating birds for now.