RMA Poudre Rock Report

CPRW’s 4th Annual “Take Me to the River”

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Good food. Cold drinks. Live music. Dancing. And it’s all for the river. 🌊

Join the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) for the 4th Annual Take Me to the River – June 12, 2026 – our favorite night of the year supporting the Cache la Poudre River Watershed.

Friday, June 12 · 5–9:30 pm
Private property, northwest Fort Collins

On the menu: a locally-inspired dinner + an open bar featuring a collab brew from Horse & Dragon, New Belgium, Odell, and OBC Wine Project, all made with Poudre River water (of course!).

On the stage: New Pleasant Valley String Band with square dances, waltzes & two-steps. Come dressed in your best western wear.

This one sells out every year! Get Your Tickets Here.

Pine View 0.6 at 0615

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Currently 39˚F, overcast and calm. Brick Tamland is once again calling for rain and/or snow. Are we going to get wet? Or snack on mayonnaise right out of the jar and play with tridents? We shall see.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 4, 2026 8:45 AM
Stage: 1.17 Feet; Flow: 168 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 4, 2026 8:44 AM
Stage: 1.97 Feet; Flow: 70.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 4, 2026 8:45 AM
Stage: 2.94 Feet; Flow: 83.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 4, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.3 Feet; Flow: 28.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 4, 2026 8:58 AM
Stage: 0.57 Feet; Flow: 11 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 2.7“; Depth: 6“; Observed Overnight Temp: 26˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.2“; Depth: 23“; Observed Overnight Temp: 37˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 43˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 1“; Depth: 1“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F

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

Today’s expected Wx: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight: Rain showers before midnight, then rain between midnight and 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Pine View 0.6 at 0600

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Early Boaters reminder- Colorado Marathon is today. East Bound Poudre Canyon Hwy closed 0600-noon. All other traffic, expect delays and runners.

Currently 41˚F, Mostly clear at the moment at calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Last Update: May 3, 2026 5:59 AM
Stage: 1.25 Feet; Flow: 189.7 Cubic Feet per Second

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: May 3, 2026 6:13 AM
Stage: 1.9 Feet; Flow: 60.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: May 3, 2026 6:00 AM
Stage: 2.89 Feet; Flow: 72.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: May 3, 2026 6:14 AM
Stage: 1.22 Feet; Flow: 27.1 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: May 3, 2026 6:13 AM
Stage: 0.57 Feet; Flow: 11 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 3.1“; Depth: 4“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.4“; Depth: 24“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 1.1“; Depth: 1“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 41˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A˚F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.