DENVER (KDVR) -- Water activities like swimming and tubing are temporarily prohibited on Clear Creek in Jefferson County due to risks and safety concerns.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced that waterway activity restrictions will go into effect at noon on Monday and will remain in place until water levels lower.

Water height and flows are expected to rise as the snowpack continues to melt amid warmer temperatures in the coming days, prompting the limitations, according to the sheriff's office. Clear Creek is a Type IV water area, meaning there is increased public risk due to water temperature, blasted rock, undercut rocks, potential strainers and other safety concerns.

The City of Golden shared this photo of conditions on Clear Creek on Monday:

Snowmelt has brought high, fast-moving water to Clear Creek in Golden, along with some recreational restrictions.

The restricted area extends from the western boundary of unincorporated Jefferson County through the eastern limits of Golden, including Vanover Park, a popular tubing spot near Ford Street.

Prohibited water activities

For now, some water activities will be restricted in the area, including those involving:

• All single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as belly boats
• Inner tubes
• Single-chambered rafts
• Body surfing
• Swimming

What is allowed during restrictions on Clear Creek

Some activities will be allowed, but the sheriff's office said recreators are encouraged to be extremely cautious due to safety concerns around swiftly moving water and floating debris.

The following are exempt from the restrictions:

• Kayaks
• Whitewater canoes
• Multi-chambered, professionally guided rafts
• River boards

Authorized users and occupants must have Type I, Type III, or Type V Coast Guard-approved flotation vests and helmets for water use, the sheriff's office said.

The sheriff's office said it is working with local police to "strictly" enforce the restrictions to minimize risk, and said violators could be issued a summons for a class 2 petty offense, which could come with a fine up to $100.