Archives for May 2024

Hazards Reminder: There is a tree blocking 2/3 of the Riv above Death by Dismemberment, river right. AND there is a yellow motorcycle in the drink somewhere in the neighborhood of MM 103 or below.

Currently 50˚F, overcast with a slight breeze.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 31, 2024 8:11 AM
Stage: 2.82 Feet; Flow: 910 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 31, 2024 8:09 AM
Stage: 4.35 Feet; Flow: 1300 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 31, 2024 8:00 AM
Stage: 4.82 Feet; Flow: 1400 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/31/2024 8:00 AM
Flow: 54 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/31/2024 7:30 AM
Flow: 64 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 31, 2024 8:11 AM
Stage: 4.14 Feet; Flow: 970 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 31, 2024 8:13 AM
Stage: 2.53 Feet; Flow: 358.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/31/2024 7:30 AM
Flow: 259 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/31/2024 7:45 AM
Flow: 780 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/31/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 347 Cubic Feet per Second

Desolation Canyon: 14,300 cfs
Gates of Ladore: 2,560 cfs

WEEKLY SNOWPACK UPDATE: As of today:
Our watershed is at 169% annual Snow Water Equivalent!
Laramie and North Platte: 117% of Normal
Yampa/White/Little Snake: 138% of Normal
Colorado Headwaters: 160% of Normal
Gunnison: 117% of Normal
Arkansas: 170% of Normal
San Miguel/Dolores/Animas/San Juan: 36% of Normal (Booo)
Upper Rio Grand: 4% of Normal (Scary and sad!)

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.2“; Depth: 29“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 13“; Depth: 37“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 4.6“; Depth: 13“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 50˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Join us to celebrate the Poudre River Community this weekend at PouFest 2024. Learn more at www.poufest.com.

Sat June 1st – Stevens Down Race
1:30-5:30pm

– Men’s long and short boat class (long boat class over 10′)
– Women’s long and short boat class
– R4, one division men’s/women’s  inflatable (any multi-chamber boat with a max of 4 people)
– ALL RACERS MUST BE CHECKED IN AND READY TO GO BY 2:30PM! Please bring your ACA card if you have one.
– Kayak race to start @ 3:30 sharp.  R4 immediately following kayak race (approximately 4:00pm)
– Stevens Down Race is free and open to the public.  Racers  must sign in and get a race # at the  PouFest entrance gate.
– Race is limited to 74 total participants per National Forest Service regulations so show up early!  This will be first come first serve.
– Due to the limited parking we ask that you leave trailers at home.

Sat. June 1st – PouFest Party
5:30pm-midnight

Join us to raise money for Running River Benefits 2024 beneficiary.
-2024 Stevens down race results
– Live music  – Peak2Peak   7:30-10:30
– Food/ Drinks
– Beer
– Kayak and swag give away (bring cash for tickets)
– Camping/parking (tent camping only sorry no space for RVs)
– Campfire and good times!

Cost: (includes everything listed above)
$40/pp pre-pay
$45/pp day of event
Ages 13-18 $10/pp entry fee
Ages  12 & under free

Sunday June 2nd –  Jackson Fun Tour
– 10am at BTO
-1pm Picnic Rock
w/ Team Jackson

FREE demos, lunch, games, and instruction. Learn more here.

 

 

Currently 50˚F, blue skies and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 30, 2024 7:26 AM
Stage: 2.69 Feet; Flow: 838.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 30, 2024 7:29 AM
Stage: 4.17 Feet; Flow: 1179.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 30, 2024 7:30 AM
Stage: 4.56 Feet; Flow: 1130 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/30/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 55 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/30/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 64 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 30, 2024 7:31 AM
Stage: 3.38 Feet; Flow: 580 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 30, 2024 7:28 AM
Stage: 0.25 Feet; Flow: 3.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/30/2024 6:30 AM
Flow: 117 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/30/2024 6:45 AM
Flow: 713 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/30/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 309 Cubic Feet per Second

Gates of Lahore: 7250 cfs
Desolation Canyon: 14,600 cfs
Tatyylor below Rez: 317 cfs
Gunnison in Town: 1910 cfs

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.8“; Depth: 34“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 14“; Depth: 40“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 41˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.8“; Depth: 14“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 50˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

I know… another Strainer PSA. This just in from Maddog Maddox:

There is a River strainer just above Death By Dismemberment. It occludes 2/3 of the Riv. I am not sure how far above DBD, or which side it is on. Please scout.

Also, we have still not located the yellow motorcycle that entered the Narrows around MM103. If you happen to spot the MC, please take detailed not of location and call Larimer County Dispatch non-emergent at 970-416-1985.

Currently 66˚F, blue skies and breezy.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Reporting stuck on 5/27

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Reporting stuck on 5/27

Mouth of the Canyon: 5/29/2024 9:45 AM
Flow: 1330 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/29/2024 9:00 AM
Flow: 48 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/29/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 61 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Reporting stuck on 5/27

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Reporting stuck on 5/27

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/29/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 221 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/29/2024 8:45 AM
Flow: 661 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/29/2024 9:15 AM
Flow: 301 Cubic Feet per Second

Gates of Lahore: 7,450 Cubic Feet per Second
Desolation Canyon: 14,500 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 16.5“; Depth: 34“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 14.8“; Depth: 41“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 6.3“; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 66˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.