Expect Changing Water Conditions on January 10

PUD temporarily lowering water levels on Columbia River

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Expect changes in water elevation along the Columbia River between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on January 10. Chelan PUD plans to temporarily lower river levels between Rocky Reach and Rock Island hydro projects as it prepares the fish ladder at Rocky Reach for annual, routine maintenance.

In the early morning hours of January 10, the Columbia River downstream of Rocky Reach may drop about 3 feet, followed by an increase to water levels of 3 feet or more.  The most noticeable changes will be from Rocky Reach to the Wenatchee area.

As always, Chelan PUD urges boaters to use caution, as conditions on the river may change rapidly and low water may expose new hazards and obstructions. Low water may also impact boat launch accessibility. Real-time boat launch elevations will be available on the PUD’s free Current App. For download information, visit chelanpud.org/app.