RMA Poudre Rock Report

Archives for May 2026

Pine View 3.4 at 0800

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FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:29 AM
Stage: 2.49 Feet; Flow: 682 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows; Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:00 AM
Stage: 5.46 Feet; Flow: 804.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:49 AM
Stage: 3.81 Feet; Flow: 941.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:45 AM
Stage: 4.5 Feet; Flow: 1070 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:49 AM
Stage: 3.94 Feet; Flow: 832 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 30, 2026 10:43 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 470.5 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.2“; Depth: 3“; Observed Overnight Temp: 37˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 42˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 60˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

We Have a Race!

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Let’s RACE!

Stevens-Down Endurance Race

Thanks to the Forest Service and our local supporters, we are now able to bring back a race on our favorite river. It is late notice, I know, so my apologies go out to everyone; but as the saying goes: “Better race late than no race”, or, something along those lines. It just took a while with a lot of letters, a lot of calling, and a lot of favors.

Anyway…..We have a race!

This event is a combined men’s and women’s heat, short boat race. All boats under 9-ft. can enter whether old or new slicers, creekers, and even play boats if you wish to test you and your boat’s mettle against larger siblings.

Meet-up is 11:00AM at the Poudre Park Community Center for sign-ups, grouping, and shuttle.

Do not park near or at the Fire Department which is next door. CC has parking space in front and back; and parking along Poudre River Road is acceptable—just don’t block driveways.

BYO food and drink; bottled water and snacks provided. The CC has refrigerators and stove tops. No alcohol, please.

Launch begins at 2:00PM.

Post-race meet-up is same place, around 5:00-6:00PM for results and awards. Everyone will get something.

Volunteers needed as safety boaters, timing crew, photographer and admin stuff. Email your interest to canyonpaddlers@yahoo.com.

For pre-registration and other particulars, visit our website

The race is performed in strict accordance with the Canyon Lakes RD, Acting Forest Service stipulations. Give them a shout out for granting permission to have the race and possible future events.

Brought to you by:  Canyon Paddlers Association

 Support Team:  Rocky Mountain Adventures, Poudre Paddlers, American Canoe Association, Poudre Park Community Center, and the Canyon Lakes RD.

Pine View 3.0 at 0630

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A bit bouncy at the Bar this morning, but a definite 3! Enjoy!

Currently 54˚F, overcast and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:15 AM
Stage: 2.26 Feet; Flow: 568.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Narrows: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 5.14 Feet; Flow: 693 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 3.66 Feet; Flow: 858 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:15 AM
Stage: 4.32 Feet; Flow: 904 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:24 AM
Stage: 3.24 Feet; Flow: 485 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 28, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 2.88 Feet; Flow: 387.5 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.2“; Depth: 2“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 37˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 54˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/AF
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.