RMA Poudre Rock Report

WARNING- RED FLAG WARNING TODAY

Currently 49˚F, overcast and dry!

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Apr 22, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.46 Feet; Flow: 255.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 22, 2026 8:58 AM
Stage: 2.27 Feet; Flow: 135.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 22, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 3 Feet; Flow: 97.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 22, 2026 9:09 AM
Stage: 1.88 Feet; Flow: 53.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 22, 2026 8:57 AM
Stage: 1.16 Feet; Flow: 57.7 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 4.4“; Depth: 9“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.5“; Depth: 27“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 48˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 49˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/AF
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Currently 43˚F, blue skies and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Apr 21, 2026 8:55 AM
Stage: 1.36 Feet; Flow: 223.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 21, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 2.22 Feet; Flow: 122.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 21, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 2.97 Feet; Flow: 90.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 21, 2026 9:09 AM
Stage: 1.83 Feet; Flow: 45 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 21, 2026 8:57 AM
Stage: 1.07 Feet; Flow: 47.3 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.1“; Depth: 11“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.8“; Depth: 29“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 43˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.9“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: ˚43F
Water Temp Poudre Park: n/a˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sorry for missing the post yesterday. Recovering from a very successful and jam packed Earth Day Fort Collins Celebration at Odell Brewing! Meant a lot of down time for me and the Missus. And, there wasn’t much change in the Riv.

Currently 37˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Apr 20, 2026 8:45 AM
Stage: 1.37 Feet; Flow: 224.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 20, 2026 8:47 AM
Stage: 2.23 Feet; Flow: 125.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 20, 2026 8:45 AM
Stage: 2.96 Feet; Flow: 87.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 20, 2026 8:49 AM
Stage: 1.78 Feet; Flow: 39.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 20, 2026 8:42 AM
Stage: 1.09 Feet; Flow: 48.6 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.5“; Depth: 14“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 10.2“; Depth: 28“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.0“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 37˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: n/a F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sorry for the late post. Been setting up and at Earth Day Fort Collins all morning. If you’re not up on the river, come on by Odell‘s and check out Earth Day. See you soon.

Currently 36˚F, overcast (wasn’t snowing yet at 0630, but it sure is now!)

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Apr 17, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.38 Feet; Flow: 226.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 17, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 2.14 Feet; Flow: 103.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 17, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 2.89 Feet; Flow: 72.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 17, 2026 9:14 AM
Stage: 1.9 Feet; Flow: 56.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 17, 2026 9:12 AM
Stage: 0.78 Feet; Flow: 17.8 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.1“; Depth: 9“; Observed Overnight Temp: 19˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.9“; Depth: 30“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.3“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F

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

Today’s expected Wx: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Blustery, with a west wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.