Special Weather Statement  Statement as of 9:51 am PDT on May 13, 2012

... The warmest temperatures of the season combined with cold and
swift rivers will pose a hazard to recreational waters users over
the weekend and early this week...

Area rivers and streams remain cold with elevated water flows due
to the ongoing melting of Spring snow pack. High temperatures are
expected to run as much as 15 to 20 degrees above normal over the
weekend and also on Monday... likely leading to increased
recreational water activity.

The cold and swift rivers will pose a significant danger for those
who enter the water. River temperatures remain in the 45 to 50
degree fahrenheit range... much cooler than during the height of
Summer. Exercise caution in or around area rivers and lakes... as
hypothermia can set in fast with such chilly water temperatures.



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