Support those who support your Poudre Rock Report!
RMA starts trips this weekend and, with the dismal snowpack, let’s show them some love this season.
Buy a new paddle. Take a Kayak Class. Book a rafting trip with your friends and family! It all helps and it’s all needed.
We’ll see you on The River!
Pine View 1.25 at 0630
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.
Pine View 0.9 at 0630
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.
Pine View 0.7 at 0700
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.
Pine View 0.6 at 0615
Currently 32˚F and delightfully Damp. Winter Storm Warning in effect until tomorrow afternoon.
FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 5, 2026 10:59 AM
Stage: 1.28 Feet; Flow: 200 Cubic Feet per Second
Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 5, 2026 10:58 AM
Stage: 2.05 Feet; Flow: 85.2 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 5, 2026 11:00 AM
Stage: 3.06 Feet; Flow: 112 Cubic Feet per Second
Lions Park: Last Update: May 5, 2026 11:09 AM
Stage: 1.23 Feet; Flow: 27.3 Cubic Feet per Second
Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 5, 2026 10:58 AM
Stage: 0.61 Feet; Flow: 12 Cubic Feet per Second
CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.6“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 38˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.2“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 32˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A
Today’s expected Wx: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

