Boaters. We are lucking out here in the South Platte Basin/Watershed. The rest of the state is hurting, and some in dire straights. This also means we are headed into another record breaking wildfire season! Just wanted to keep you all informed. Also, we can expect an influx of boater from other parts of the state, as we become the only water left later in the season. Have fun and stay safe out there.

Sorry for the mixed posts, and abbreviated posts this morning. I was having some technical dificulties… user error of course.

Currently 68˚F, overcast and trying to rain. Second attempt today, last one ended up with sunny skies again.

FLOWS: NOTE- Most of these values were from later in the day than the 0800 Rock Value.

Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 14, 2021 3:55 PM
Stage: 2 Feet; Flow: 497.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 14, 2021 4:08 PM
Stage: 3.26 Feet; Flow: 638.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 14, 2021 4:01 PM
Stage: 4.43 Feet; Flow: 988 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/14/2021 4:00 PM
Flow: 524 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/14/2021 3:30 PM
Flow: 600 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 14, 2021 3:15 PM
Stage: 3.89 Feet; Flow: 801.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 14, 2021 5:58 AM
Stage: 4.12 Feet; Flow: 969.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/14/2021 3:15 PM
Flow: 395 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/14/2021 3:45 PM
Flow: 287 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.8“; Depth: 56“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 18.4“; Depth: 55“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 12.3“; Depth: 28“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL: Still not reporting

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 68˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 63. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Ahhh… now that’s a little more appropriate for this time of year. Let’s see what the SNOTELs show from this last storm!!

Currently 38˚F, sunny, and the Riv is back to a normal color… for now.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 11, 2021 7:49 PM (Note, this is last night)
Stage: 2.05 Feet; Flow: 522.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:54 AM
Stage: 3.34 Feet; Flow: 679.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:47 AM
Stage: 4.54 Feet; Flow: 1090 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:00 AM
Flow: 478 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:30 AM
Flow: 534 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:46 AM
Stage: 4.37 Feet; Flow: 1120.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Not Current. Haven’t reported since May 9.

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:15 AM
Flow: 294 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:45 AM
Flow: 422 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.7“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 18˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 18.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 17˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 13.0“; Depth: 38“; Observed Overnight Temp: 21˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL: Not Reporting
Hourglass is reporting 11′ of new snow over the last couple days!!

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 38˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.