Just touching the bottom of the 3′ Bar, so going with 2.99. BTW, this time last year it was 1.9… for the record.
And a big shout out to Fort Collins Utilities, particularly Chris Lochra, for fixing the Rustic and Hewlett gage reporting!

Currently 47˚F, overcast but clearing and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 5, 2021 8:12 AM
Stage: 1.89 Feet; Flow: 454.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 5, 2021 9:13 AM
Stage: 3.46 Feet; Flow: 743.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 5, 2021 9:05 AM
Stage: 4.87 Feet; Flow: 1430 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 5/5/2021 9:00 AM
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 774 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 5/5/2021 8:30 AM
Stage: Feet; Flow: 776 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 5, 2021 8:35 AM
Stage: 4.68 Feet; Flow: 1337.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: May 3, 2021 7:18 PM
Stage: 5.01 Feet; Flow: 1449.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/5/2021 8:15 AM
Flow: 377 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/5/2021 8:45 AM
Flow: 493 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.6“; Depth: 60“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 19.0“; Depth: 59“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 14.1“; Depth: 36“; Observed Overnight Temp: 31˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 16.8“; Depth: 41“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 47˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Go away for a trip down the Colorado for six days, and get home to a raging Riv… and so early in May!!

Currently 44˚F, overcast and damp.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 4, 2021 9:50 AM
Stage: 1.92 Feet; Flow: 464.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 4, 2021 9:54 AM
Stage: 3.44 Feet; Flow: 732.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 4, 2021 8:59 AM
Stage: 4.83 Feet; Flow: 1380 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated:
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated:
Stage: Feet; Flow: Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 4, 2021 9:21 AM
Stage: 4.67 Feet; Flow: 1318.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 3, 2021 7:18 PM
Stage: 5.01 Feet; Flow: 1449.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 5/4/2021 9:15 AM
Stage: 5.28 Feet; Flow: 407 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 5/4/2021 9:45 AM
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 557 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 22.4“; Depth: 60“; Observed Overnight Temp: 24˚F
Irene SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 18.7“; Depth: 59“; Observed Overnight Temp: 24˚F
Hourglass SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 14.1“; Depth: 36“; Observed Overnight Temp: 26˚F
Long Draw SNOTEL (May 1): Snow Water Equivalent: 16.8“; Depth: 41“; Observed Overnight Temp: 29˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 44˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 42˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Snow is melting! Happy Boating.

Currently 54˚F, overcast and slightly breezy.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Not Reporting

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Not Reporting

Mouth of the Canyon: 272 cfs

N. Fork in Livermore: Last Updated: 4/27/2021 10:00 AM
Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 102 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Fork below Seaman: Last Updated: 4/27/2021 9:30 AM
Stage: Feet; Flow: 114 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 27, 2021 9:25 AM
Stage: 2.09 Feet; Flow: 90.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 23, 2021 3:28 PM
Stage: 0.73 Feet; Flow: 21.8 Cubic Feet per Second

Big Thompson at Cedar Cove: Last Updated: 4/27/2021 10:15 AM
Flow: 109 Cubic Feet per Second

N. Platte @ Northgate: Last Updated: 4/27/2021 9:45 AM
Flow: 346 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS:
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 21.8“; Depth: 56“; Observed Overnight Temp: 35˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 54˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 45˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. East northeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tonight: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely between 2am and 3am, then snow showers likely after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. North northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Guessing the season is upon us. Currently 36˚F, partly cloudy and a half inch of fresh snow on the ground.

Enjoy