RMA Poudre Rock Report

Holding steady all week. Currently 66˚F, sunny and calm. An absolutely beautiful day in the Canyon.

Today we can expect Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friendly reminder of the fire ban and NO fireworks this holiday…for obvious reasons. Have a great and safe Independence Day!

NOAA’s predictions…HOT. Go figure

I don’t know if this is a cruel joke, or the water commissioner’s messed up sense of irony, but it was flowing a pretty consistent 2.0 the whole three weeks the Riv was closed (+/-), and now that it’s open we are at 1.1.

At least it is open, and flowing clear. Already warm with a few clouds in the sky. NOAA expects- Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Boaters and Anglers-

Larimer County Officials have opened Hwy 14 to non-residents today. PLEASE drive carefully and slower than normal!!! I can’t stress this enough- thre will still be some fire crews throughout the Canyon for the next couple of weeks. And, there will be a ton of looky lous driving the Canyon and stopping frequently to stare and take pictures. Many won’t take the time to pull over.

As for the water, the water is clear again. Here again I want you to take caution- mudslides and rock slides. It’s not a matter of “if”, but “when” they come. New rapids could develop overnight! Scout often, especially after a significant rain.

So- enjoy the Riv again. You may be saddened and amazed at what you see.

Boat Safe

http://larimersheriff.org/site-page/high-park-fire-road-information

This is all I know currently. Hoping for a rock report/water condition assessment later today. Thank you Fire Fighters!

Cheers,

ES