Brought to you by Mad Dog Maddox. He’s going to attempt to mitigate this bad boy today, I will keep you posted.
Location:
Middle Narrows
Drop below green bridge
It’s behind/ below the large pin rock
Description:
Bad place
No clean line
Rating:
7 out of 10 for dangerous
She’s dropping. For those still running the Narrows, tune in to the next post for a Strainer Warning, brought to you by Mad Dog Maddox!
Currently 78˚F, overcast and calm.
FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: 8/10/2026, 2:19 AM
Stage: 1.50; Flow: 267.80 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Narrows: Last Update: 8/10/2026, 2:00 AM
Stage: 3.41; Flow: 244.80 cubic feet per second (cf
Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: 8/10/2026, 2:26 AM
Stage: 2.28; Flow: 138.70 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: 8/10/2026, 2:30 AM
Stage: 3.30; Flow: 199.00 cubic feet per second (cf
CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
SNOTEL sites pertinent to the Poudre Watershed all reporting 0” SWE.
Air Temp in Poudre Park: ˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: ˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A
Today’s expected Wx: High of 92˚ while maintaining clouds most of the day. Chance for precipitation is 25%.
Another heat advisory in place through the weekend! New Belgium is hosting the Annual Poudre River Fest today, starting now, through 5 pm. Stay cool and hydrated!
Currently already 91 ˚F, smokey and calm.
FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: 8/8/2026, 4:45 AM
Stage: 1.51; Flow: 272.80 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Narrows: Last Update: 8/8/2026, 4:00 AM
Stage: 3.57; Flow: 275.00 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: 8/8/2026, 4:44 AM
Stage: 2.42; Flow: 182.30 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: 8/8/2026, 5:00 AM
Stage: 3.40; Flow: 247.00 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Fort Collins AT the Poudre River Fest: Last Updated: 8/8/2026, 5:00 AM
Stage: 0.89; Flow: 33.50 cubic feet per second (cfs)
CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
SNOTEL sites pertinent to the Poudre Watershed all reporting 0” SWE.
Air Temp in Poudre Park: ˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: ˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A
Today’s expected Wx: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Prepare for a HOT weekend. Stay cool and hydrated.
FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: 8/7/2026, 2:45 AM
Stage: 1.51; Flow: 271.90 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Narrows: Last Update: 8/7/2026, 2:00 AM
Stage: 3.55; Flow: 271.20 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: 8/7/2026, 2:59 AM
Stage: 2.40; Flow: 175.50 cubic feet per second (cfs)
Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: 8/7/2026, 3:00 AM
Stage: 3.39; Flow: 242.00 cubic feet per second (cfs)
CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
SNOTEL sites pertinent to the Poudre Watershed all reporting 0” SWE.
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 74˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 75˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A
Today’s expected Wx: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight: Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
