Archives for May 2024

Little bit of a jump from the weekend! And it was a fantastic weekend. Don’t forget, there is still a motorcycle in the drink somewhere at mile marker 103 or below! We still have not been able to locate it. More intel at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559162354695
If you happen to see something that may look like a scooter and/or parts of said device, please note the location and call Larimer County Dispatch non-emergency at 970-416-1985.

Currently 44˚F, blue skies and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:41 PM
Stage: 2.46 Feet; Flow: 713.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:47 PM
Stage: 3.77 Feet; Flow: 920.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:45 PM
Stage: 4.36 Feet; Flow: 941 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated:
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N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated:
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Lions Park: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:51 PM
Stage: 3.51 Feet; Flow: 643.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:43 PM
Stage: 1.43 Feet; Flow: 101.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/28/2024 6:30 AM
Flow: 196 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/28/2024 6:45 AM
Flow: 668 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/28/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 278 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 17.2“; Depth: 36“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 15.8“; Depth: 44“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.2“; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 44˚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 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Happy Memorial Day everybody. Please remember, there are a ton of people/vehicles in the Canyon today, and they are all in a hurry. So please be extra cautious. Also, there is still a motorcycle in the Riv, and we have no idea where it is. It entered the Drink around MM103 in the Narrows. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559162354695

Currently 50˚F, mostly sunny and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 27, 2024 7:41 AM
Stage: 2.42 Feet; Flow: 693.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 27, 2024 6:47 AM
Stage: 3.87 Feet; Flow: 973.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 27, 2024 7:45 AM
Stage: 4.48 Feet; Flow: 1050 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated:
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N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated:
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Lions Park: Last Update: May 27, 2024 7:56 AM
Stage: 3.94 Feet; Flow: 832 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 27, 2024 7:58 AM
Stage: 1.84 Feet; Flow: 178.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/27/2024 7:30 AM
Flow: 206 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/27/2024 6:45 AM
Flow: 720 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/27/2024 7:15 AM
Flow: 245 Cubic Feet per Second

Desolation Canyon: Last Updated: 5/27/2024 7:30 AM
Flow: 13,200 cfs

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Not Reporting
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 16.4“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent:8.2 “; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F

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

Today’s expected Wx: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sorry for late post. Was in Colorado Springs for a cousin’s graduation. Enjoy… and stay off I-25. What a mess!!!

From our friends with the Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559162354695

River Hazard Warning: a yellow motorcycle went into the river at or around mile marker 103 on W Highway 14 following an accident the evening of May 24. Crews remained onscene until after dark attempting to locate the motorcycle and were unable to do so. It is unknown how far downstream from the accident location the motorcycle has traveled at this time. Please be aware and scout your run before floating. If you do see the motorcycle, or any parts of a yellow motorcycle, please note the location and call the Larimer County non-energency number at 970-416-1985. Please do not try to remove or retrieve the motorcycle yourself. #StaySafe #PoudreCanyonFire #ScoutYourRoute #WhitewaterSafety

A little bouncy at the line, calling it a 3.4+/3.5-. A lot of traffic in the Canyon. Don’t be in a hurry and drive/park safe.

Currently 62˚F, sunny and breezy.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 25, 2024 9:56 AM
Stage: 2.56 Feet; Flow: 768.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 25, 2024 8:47 AM
Stage: 4.12 Feet; Flow: 1146 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 25, 2024 9:45 AM
Stage: 4.58 Feet; Flow: 1150 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 9:00 AM
Flow: 47 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 61.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 25, 2024 9:56 AM
Stage: 4.16 Feet; Flow: 982 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 25, 2024 9:58 AM
Stage: 2.19 Feet; Flow: 260.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 262 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 8:45 AM
Flow: 740 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 9:15 AM
Flow: 231 Cubic Feet per Second

Desolation Canyon: Last Updated: 5/25/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 14,400 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 18.2“; Depth: 40“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 16.4“; Depth: 46“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.6“; Depth: 19“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 62˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.