Ahhh… now that’s a little more appropriate for this time of year. Let’s see what the SNOTELs show from this last storm!!

Currently 38˚F, sunny, and the Riv is back to a normal color… for now.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 11, 2021 7:49 PM (Note, this is last night)
Stage: 2.05 Feet; Flow: 522.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:54 AM
Stage: 3.34 Feet; Flow: 679.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:47 AM
Stage: 4.54 Feet; Flow: 1090 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:00 AM
Flow: 478 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:30 AM
Flow: 534 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 12, 2021 8:46 AM
Stage: 4.37 Feet; Flow: 1120.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Not Current. Haven’t reported since May 9.

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:15 AM
Flow: 294 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/12/2021 8:45 AM
Flow: 422 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.7“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 18˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 18.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 17˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 13.0“; Depth: 38“; Observed Overnight Temp: 21˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL: Not Reporting
Hourglass is reporting 11′ of new snow over the last couple days!!

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 38˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Currently 33 and raining.

I will have the full report in a couple hours. In the mean time, all reporting gages are right around 200 cfs lower than yesterday. Look for more info later.

Additionally, expect more snow in the canyon this afternoon. Most likely a rain/snow mix with a high of 38˚F.

More bad news on the Rock Report! Upper Rustic has dozens of river wide strainers you can’t see from the road. Lower Rustic is also full of strainers, but not as many.

Thank you Tyler West for the update and the Pics provided here

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Currently 34˚F, Socked in and rain/snow mix.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 10, 2021 8:01 AM
Stage: 2.2 Feet; Flow: 587.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 10, 2021 8:09 AM
Stage: 3.72 Feet; Flow: 893.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 10, 2021 7:35 AM
Stage: 4.78 Feet; Flow: 1330 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/10/2021 8:00 AM
Flow: 469 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/10/2021 7:30 AM
Flow: 513 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 10, 2021 8:02 AM
Stage: 4.61 Feet; Flow: 1258.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 9, 2021 12:58 PM
Stage: 5.19 Feet; Flow: 1559.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/10/2021 7:15 AM
Flow: 353 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/10/2021 7:45 AM
Flow: 402 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22“; Depth: 54“; Observed Overnight Temp: 27˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 17.5“; Depth: 53“; Observed Overnight Temp: 25˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 11.8“; Depth: 27“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL: Not Reporting

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 34˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.