Archives for June 2024

It’s between 3.9 and 4, depending on if your glass is half full or half empty.

Currently 66˚F, blue skies and a very slight breeze.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 17, 2024 9:11 AM
Stage: 2.9 Feet; Flow: 956.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 17, 2024 9:18 AM
Stage: 4.43 Feet; Flow: 1352.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 17, 2024 9:15 AM
Stage: 5.02 Feet; Flow: 1630 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/17/2024 9:00 AM
Flow: 51.5 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/17/2024 8:30 AM
Flow: 55.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 17, 2024 9:16 AM
Stage: 4.49 Feet; Flow: 1192 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 17, 2024 9:13 AM
Stage: 2.75 Feet; Flow: 424.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/17/2024 8:30 AM
Flow: 240 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/17/2024 8:45 AM
Flow: 1220 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/17/2024 8:15 AM
Flow: 707 Cubic Feet per Second

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 66˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: ~4 mph

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Happy Fathers Day everyone. Have fun and be safe!!

It’s a low 3.9. Peak Week was fun. Don’t forget to get your “In The Rock We Trust” stickers from RMA!! Each sale helps them help us fund the Poudre Rock Report… and it’s fun!

Currently 65˚F, blue skies and breezy.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 16, 2024 8:41 AM
Stage: 2.79 Feet; Flow: 893.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 16, 2024 8:34 AM
Stage: 4.38 Feet; Flow: 1319.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 16, 2024 8:45 AM
Stage: 4.82 Feet; Flow: 1400 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: Jun 16, 2024 8:56 AM
Stage: 4.15 Feet; Flow: 976 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 16, 2024 8:58 AM
Stage: 2.48 Feet; Flow: 344.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/16/2024 8:30 AM
Flow: 113 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/16/2024 7:45 AM
Flow: 1400 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/16/2024 8:15 AM
Flow: 775 Cubic Feet per Second

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 65˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: ~4 MPH

Today’s expected Wx: Sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Sorry for delay in reporting this morning’s sighting, ran into a couple of the most influential people in the Poudre Canyon’s history at the new coffee shop at Columbine (currently known as Riverside). Had a great trip down history lane. Anyway… lots and lots of traffic today. Be safe!

Currently 55˚F, a few clouds and just the slightest breeze.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 10:26 AM
Stage: 2.88 Feet; Flow: 944.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 10:29 AM
Stage: 4.47 Feet; Flow: 1379.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 10:15 AM
Stage: 4.96 Feet; Flow: 1560 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 6/15/2024 10:00 AM
Flow: 68 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 6/15/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 74.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 10:26 AM
Stage: 4.48 Feet; Flow: 1186 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 15, 2024 10:28 AM
Stage: 2.89 Feet; Flow: 469.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/15/2024 9:30 AM
Flow: 178 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/15/2024 9:45 AM
Flow: 1480 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/15/2024 10:15 AM
Flow: 791 Cubic Feet per Second

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 55˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: ~4 MPH

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

It’s a low 4.4, or a high 4.3 with the bounce at the line. Either way, it’s a beautiful day to be on the Riv!

WEEKLY REPORT

Currently 67˚F, overcast and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 14, 2024 8:26 AM
Stage: 3 Feet; Flow: 1018.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 14, 2024 8:17 AM
Stage: 4.94 Feet; Flow: 1687.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 14, 2024 8:30 AM
Stage: 5.13 Feet; Flow: 1770 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: Jun 14, 2024 8:36 AM
Stage: 4.75 Feet; Flow: 1405.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 14, 2024 8:28 AM
Stage: 3.45 Feet; Flow: 673.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/14/2024 7:30 AM
Flow: 141 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/14/2024 7:45 AM
Flow: 1500 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/14/2024 8:15 AM
Flow: 850 Cubic Feet per Second

Desolation Canyon: Last Updated: 6/14/2024 8:15 AM
Flow: 11,300 Cubic Feet per Second

Gates of Ladore: Last Updated: 20 hours ago
Flow: 834 Cubic Feet per Second

COLORADO SNOW CONDITIONS (Snow Water Equivalent)
South Platte (our watershed): 13 Percent of Normal (Yes, dramatic drop from last week!)
Laramie and North Platte: 66 Percent of Normal
Yampa-White-Little Snake: 98 Percent of Normal
Colorado Headwaters: 83 Percent of Normal
Gunnison: Not reporting
Arkansas: 155 Percent of Normal
San Miguel-Dolores-Animas-San Juan: 15 Percent of Normal
Upper Rio Grand: 10 Percent of Normal
Little improvement in the southwest of the state, but front range has had a hit!

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 3“; Observed Overnight Temp: 49˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 48˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 56˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 50˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 67˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: ~4 MPH

Today’s expected Wx: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Currently 55˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: Jun 13, 2024 6:11 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 1064.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Jun 13, 2024 5:46 AM
Stage: 5.23 Feet; Flow: 1841.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Jun 13, 2024 6:00 AM
Stage: 5.31 Feet; Flow: 2000 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: Jun 13, 2024 6:11 AM
Stage: 4.96 Feet; Flow: 1529.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Jun 13, 2024 6:13 AM
Stage: 3.77 Feet; Flow: 807.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Loveland: Last Updated: 6/13/2024 5:30 AM
Flow: 93.1 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 6/13/2024 5:45 AM
Flow: 1690 Cubic Feet per Second

St. Vrain @ Lyons: Last Updated: 6/13/2024 5:15 AM
Flow: 866 Cubic Feet per Second

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 55˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 40˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: 3.75 mph

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.