Currently 35˚F, overcast and calm. Fortunately, not a huge amount of tree damage in the Lower Canyon. This latest storm was real good for our basin, and padded some terrible numbers. However, we are still sitting at 29% average SWE for our basin.
FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 7, 2026 9:29 AM
Stage: 1.19 Feet; Flow: 172 Cubic Feet per Second
Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 7, 2026 9:28 AM
Stage: 2.18 Feet; Flow: 112.9 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 7, 2026 9:30 AM
Stage: 3.33 Feet; Flow: 213 Cubic Feet per Second
Lions Park: Last Update: May 7, 2026 9:34 AM
Stage: 1.23 Feet; Flow: 27.3 Cubic Feet per Second
Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 7, 2026 9:28 AM
Stage: 0.28 Feet; Flow: 5 Cubic Feet per Second
CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.0“; Depth: 19“; Observed Overnight Temp: 23˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.8“; Depth: 32“; Observed Overnight Temp: 19˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.4“; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 23˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 3.2“; Depth: 15“; Observed Overnight Temp: 21˚F
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 35˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A
Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.