Archives for May 2026

Currently 45˚F, partly cloudy and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 9, 2026 6:59 AM
Stage: 1.61 Feet; Flow: 305.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 9, 2026 6:57 AM
Stage: 2.53 Feet; Flow: 224.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 9, 2026 7:00 AM
Stage: 3.47 Feet; Flow: 282 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 9, 2026 7:04 AM
Stage: 1.7 Feet; Flow: 37.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 9, 2026 6:58 AM
Stage: 0.84 Feet; Flow: 21.1 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent:4.5 “; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.4“; Depth: 26“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent:1.2 “; Depth: 4“; Observed Overnight Temp: 44˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.8“; Depth: 7“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 17 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Currently 42˚F, overcast and again… delightfully damp.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 8, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.38 Feet; Flow: 226.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 8, 2026 9:01 AM
Stage: 2.32 Feet; Flow: 150.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 8, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 3.48 Feet; Flow: 288 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 8, 2026 9:14 AM
Stage: 1.31 Feet; Flow: 29.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 8, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 0.3 Feet; Flow: 5.3 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 4.0“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.7“; Depth: 29“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 2“; Depth: 8“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 3.1“; Depth: 10“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

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.

The Wx Person was spot on, finally. We have 8″-10″ of super wet snow at Camp Falbo this morning, with only a few broken branches. Drive safe, and remember there’s a Freeze Warning tonight.

Currently 30˚F, snowing and wet!!

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 6, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.16 Feet; Flow: 164.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 6, 2026 9:09 AM
Stage: 1.9 Feet; Flow: 60.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 6, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 3.08 Feet; Flow: 117 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 6, 2026 9:14 AM
Stage: 1.44 Feet; Flow: 32 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 6, 2026 9:13 AM
Stage: 0.69 Feet; Flow: 14 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 4.9“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 16˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.8“; Depth: 37“; Observed Overnight Temp: 25˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.3“; Depth: 22“; Observed Overnight Temp: 22˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 3.1“; Depth: n/a“; Observed Overnight Temp: 24˚F
NOTE- this is the first time Hourglass has been above 1″ almost all spring! YAY!!

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 30˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: n/a˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 50 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.