RMA Poudre Rock Report

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.

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.

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.

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.