The 2026-2027 El Nino Season is upon us. Here you will find the current creek status. At the bottom of the page are the Member Comments about the creek status. Anybody who has a web account is invited to make a report or give thanks by posting a comment!
We will also post updated pictures and videos here from time to time. You can check out previous winters archive with the link below.
A water flow of 50 CFS is considered dangerous for standard clearance vehicles. Only 4×4 High Clearance Vehicles recommended when CFS goes above 50.
Useful Links:
Weather Forecast Weather Underground
USGS WaterWatch Streamflow Map
When opening the USGS map, pan and zoom to Lytle Creek, and you can click on the dot near the range and there you will find the current CFS
November 2, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 22, 2026 – First Rain of the Season!
Figures it would be a Nissan. Always a Nissan/Infiniti.
As of Monday 26 January creek is about 10
Inches deep
Right in the middle but not a long distance! I came across in a Tahoe with limited slip( one wheel turns) no problem! Key is nice and easy not fast and don’t stop just drive through slowly!
Any changes to the creek conditions after the rain from yesterday?
The range will be open this weekend to all members that includes Limited and Full Friday Saturday Sunday 0800 to 16:00 for Limited members. The creek is about 7 to 8 inches deep it is recommended no small autos. Remember you cross at your own risk also it’s only a single lane so if you get stuck, you’re blocking people in and out just be careful and use common sense.
Tuesday 20 January, creek is slowly getting better crossed in my 2002 Tahoe limited slip no 4 by 4 not even 2 wheel!
Hope to open up everyone this Friday! I’ll update as week goes along !
Chuck
18 January Sunday, at creek! Big improvement. Not as fast not as deep!
Still no autos, or small trucks!
Remember cross at your own risk. Range staff can not pull you out!
15 January the creek is approximately 17 inches slight decrease in one day! You need a lifted 4 by 4 type vehicle; AWD have a low clearance; might get stuck in the middle due to loose bottom! Closed to limited members; full cross at your own risk! Hopefully we can open up to all members a week from today! Decision based on this; a vehicle gets stuck in middle that driver now holding up others from coming and going! Staff can Not tow any one out Liability/Responsibility! Tow trucks through AAA are reluctant to come based on so many bad incidents in 2023 storms!
We sure have been hit here in Lytle Creek! Not only by the rain but the winds! Stay safe everyone! Thank you Chuck and everyone doing the maintenance for keeping us informed and the the range accessible.
Creek is 18 inches deep with a soft bottom! Use common sense when crossing!
The measurement was taken at noon today! Working on gullies on main road all the way back to bay 16!
Not doing any work in bays yet!
Chuck Range Master
Range path clearance team – your efforts are so greatly appreciated. Thank you to you all.