Western Flows

Santa Ynez River

At Solvang USGS: 11128500 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 24, 09:56 PM PT

Current Flow

50.4 cfs
Steady

Water Temp

66.2 °F
Caution (65–67°F)

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

Basin: Santa Ynez County: Santa Barbara Elevation: 358 ft Drainage Area: 579.0 mi²

System Insights

  • Did you know? USGS stream gauges measure the 'stage' (height) of the water, which is then converted to flow (cfs) using a site-specific rating curve.

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Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 56°F and Overcast, wind NW at 2 mph. By 10 AM: 61°F and Overcast, wind NW at 1 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 75°F and Clear, wind SW at 7 mph. By 6 PM: 71°F and Clear, wind NW at 13 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 58°F at 10 PM to 49°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind S at 4 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌓 First Quarter

Today, May 24

🌫️

77° / 54°

Chance of Rain: 0%
5:51 AM 8:02 PM

Monday, May 25

☁️

71° / 48°

Chance of Rain: 2%
5:51 AM 8:03 PM

Tuesday, May 26

☁️

65° / 53°

Chance of Rain: 4%
5:50 AM 8:04 PM

7-Day Flow History

Source: USGS

The current cfs of 50 CFS is running significantly above the historical median of 4 CFS for this date, indicating higher-than-average seasonal water levels.

Current (CFS)
Historical Median

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
68°F Threshold

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Glossary & Methodology

Cubic Feet per Second (CFS)

The standard measure for streamflow. One CFS is equal to one cubic foot of water flowing past a specific point in one second (about 7.48 gallons).

Acre-Foot (AF)

The volume of water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot. One acre-foot is exactly 325,851 gallons.

Snow Water Equivalent (SWE)

The amount of water contained within the snowpack. It can be thought of as the depth of water that would theoretically result if you melted the entire snowpack instantaneously.

Data Sources

Live metrics and historical medians are aggregated directly from the US Geological Survey (USGS), California Data Exchange Center (CDEC), and National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Daily flow statistics represent provisional records and are subject to agency revision.