RMA Poudre Rock Report

Reminder of Strainers just above and below Grey Rock Bridge. Yesterday’s wind event may have brought more down.

Currently 31˚F, sunny and calm.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Inactive

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 4, 2026 8:13 AM
Stage: 2.16 Feet; Flow: 108.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 4, 2026 8:00 AM
Stage: 2.98 Feet; Flow: 92.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 4, 2026 8:14 AM
Stage: 1.36 Feet; Flow: 30.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 4, 2026 8:12 AM
Stage: 0.3 Feet; Flow: 5.3 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 6.6“; Depth: n/a; Observed Overnight Temp: 19˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 10.7“; Depth: 37“; Observed Overnight Temp: 14˚F
Hourglass: Inactive
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.8“; Depth: 16“; Observed Overnight Temp: 17˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 31˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/AF
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

And bring back the W. It’s a blowing out there. On your way up/down, watch for tree branches and lawn furniture on the road. Yes, lawn furniture!

RED FLAG WARNING until sunset today!

Currently 32˚F, sunny and WINDY!

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Inactive

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 3, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 2.3 Feet; Flow: 144.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 3, 2026 8:45 AM
Stage: 3.4 Feet; Flow: 247 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 3, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 1.51 Feet; Flow: 33.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 3, 2026 8:57 AM
Stage: 0.3 Feet; Flow: 5.3 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 6.2“; Depth: N’A; Observed Overnight Temp: 13˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 10.6“; Depth: 37“; Observed Overnight Temp: 13˚F
Hourglass: Inactive
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.6“; Depth: N/A; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 32˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/AF
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: RED FLAG WARNING
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a west northwest wind 18 to 28 mph decreasing to 8 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

Currently 31˚F, overcast and too dang dry.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Inactive

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 2, 2026 9:14 AM
Stage: 2.27 Feet; Flow: 135.9 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 3.42 Feet; Flow: 257 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 2, 2026 9:14 AM
Stage: 1.5 Feet; Flow: 33.3 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 2, 2026 9:12 AM
Stage: 0.17 Feet; Flow: 3 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.7“; Depth: N/A“; Observed Overnight Temp: 28˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 10.4“; Depth: 35“; Observed Overnight Temp: 30˚F
Hourglass: Inactive
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.6“; Depth: 13“; Observed Overnight Temp: 32˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 31˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph becoming west northwest 21 to 26 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Currently 36˚F, overcast and still dry.

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Inactive

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Apr 1, 2026 11:01 AM
Stage: 2.32 Feet; Flow: 150.2 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Apr 1, 2026 11:00 AM
Stage: 3.5 Feet Flow: 298 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Apr 1, 2026 11:04 AM
Stage: 1.73 Feet; Flow: 38.4 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Apr 1, 2026 11:00 AM
Stage: 0.32 Feet; Flow: 4.2 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.1“; Depth: 14“; Observed Overnight Temp: 33˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.8“; Depth: 31“; Observed Overnight Temp: 34˚F
Hourglass: 0
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.6“; Depth: 13“; Observed Overnight Temp: 36˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 36˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/AF
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 54. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

A Thank You to Cameron for reminding me to let you know about the giant tree in Bridges just below Grey Rock Bridge, river Center/Right. It can be avoided on the left and is clearly visible from the road. Cameron also told me of a log just Above the Grey Rock Bridge. I have not put eyes on this one yet, so be on the look out.

Currently 43˚F, overcast and calm! Do the Rain Dance, please!!

FLOWS:
Poudre at Rustic: Inactive

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Last Update: Mar 31, 2026 8:59 AM
Stage: 2.5 Feet; Flow: 211.6 Cubic Feet per Second

Mouth of the Canyon: Last Update: Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM
Stage: 3.58 Feet; Flow: 343 Cubic Feet per Second

Lions Park: Last Update: Mar 31, 2026 9:04 AM
Stage: 2.02 Feet; Flow: 77.5 Cubic Feet per Second

Fort Collins: Last Updated: Last Update: Mar 31, 2026 8:56 AM
Stage: 0.2 Feet; Flow: 3.6 Cubic Feet per Second

CONDITIONS SNOTEL:
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent: 5.2“; Depth: 14“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F
Irene: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.8“; Depth: 30“; Observed Overnight Temp: 40˚F
Hourglass: Snow Water Equivalent: 0.1“; Depth: 0“; Observed Overnight Temp: 46˚F
Long Draw: Snow Water Equivalent: 7.8“; Depth: 14“; Observed Overnight Temp: 39˚F

Air Temp in Poudre Park: 43˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: N/A F
Water Speed Poudre Park: N/A

Today’s expected Wx: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.