RMA Poudre Rock Report

Archives for April 2015

Pine View 1.99 at 0630, lapping the bottom of bar at 2

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Currently 37˚F, sunny and calm. A beautiful day in the canyon.

Hewlett: Stage: 3.67 Feet; Flow: 825.9 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth: Gauge: 4.20 ft; Flow: 816 cfs
N Fork: Gauge: 6.12 ft; Flow: 809 cfs
SNOTEL Joe Wright: SWE: 20.1″; Depth: 47″

Looks like their still dumping more out Seaman, with higher Filter Plant Flows than Poudre Park.

Today’s expected Wx:Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
TonightMostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Safety WARNING: Still a huge strainer in the middle of the Poudre Park. 2/3 of the way across the river, still attached to the stump, from river left.

Pine View 1.9 at 0630

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Currently 37˚F, overcast and damp.

Hewlett: Stage: 3.4 Feet; Flow: 657.6 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth: Stage: 4.38 ft; Flow: 969 cfs
Joe Wright: Snow Water Equivalent 19.4″; Snow Depth 49″

Expected Wx:
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Areas of fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind 3 to 8 mph.
TonightA 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Pine View 1.5 at 0700

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That’s right folks… April 25 and it’s at 1.5 already. Read on for a very important safety notice.

Joe Right SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 19.4 Snow Depth: 49″
Hewlett Bridge Gauge: 3.06 Feet; Flow: 480.3 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of Canyon: 3.96 feet; Flow: 612 cfs
*This confirms the appearance of more flow in Filter Plant Run than above.

Today’s expected Wx: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
TonightShowers and thunderstorms likely. Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Safety Notice: There is a HUGE strainer in the middle of the Poudre Park Run. Ironically, it’s also in the middle of Poudre Park. It’s a tree still attached to the far shore (river left) and stretches 2/3 of the way across the channel. It’s between Falls Gulch and Columbine Lodge. Be Aware! And run left after you enter the community!