RMA Poudre Rock Report

Report from Michael Purvis… there is a big strainer in “Jungle Wave” in Mad Dog rapid on the Filter plant run. “Jungle Wave” is the river left line thru the trees and branches. Thanks Michael!

Currently 53˚F, sunny and calm.

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Stage: 6.23 Feet; Flow: 2739.8 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of the Canyon: Stage: 6.21 Feet; Flow: 3195 Cubic Feet per Second
Fort Collins: Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 2310 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork in Livermore: Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 545 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork below Seaman: Stage: 5.83 Feet; Flow: 516 Cubic Feet per Second
Poudre at Rustic: Stage: 3.94 Feet; Flow: N/A Cubic Feet per Second
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 8.7“; Depth: 16“; Temp: 42˚F
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 53˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 52˚F (I know, right!)

Today’s expected Wx: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Water is pretty bouncy at the rock. But it’s a solid 5.0 this morning. Full report coming within a couple hours.

Currently 51˚F, sunny, damp and calm. It’s pretty bouncy at the Rock, but I think a solid 4.8+/4.9- is a good call.

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Stage: 5.85 Feet; Flow: 2369.7 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of the Canyon: Stage: 6.15 Feet; Flow: 3110 Cubic Feet per Second
Fort Collins: Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 2240 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork in Livermore: Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 541 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork below Seaman: Stage: 5.83 Feet; Flow: 516 Cubic Feet per Second
Poudre at Rustic: Stage: 3.72 Feet; Flow: N/A Cubic Feet per Second
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 9.3“; Depth: 18“; Temp: 36˚F (Note, I have been broadcasting the wrong “Depth” for the last few days. The 38.3″ is total accumulation since last precip. Actual depth at Joe Wright is now 18″)
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 51˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 46˚F

Today’s expected Wx: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

A bit bouncy at the line, but can call it a solid 4.5 this morning.

Currently 59˚F and sunny with a slight breeze.

Hewlett Gulch Bridge: Stage: 5.47 Feet; Flow: 1968.2 Cubic Feet per Second
Mouth of the Canyon: Stage: 5.66 Feet; Flow: 2438 Cubic Feet per Second
Fort Collins: Stage: N/A Feet; 1920 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork in Livermore: Stage: N/A Feet; Flow: 552 Cubic Feet per Second
N. Fork below Seaman: Stage: 5.84 Feet; Flow: 521 Cubic Feet per Second
Poudre at Rustic: Stage: 3.44 Feet; Flow: N/A Cubic Feet per Second
Joe Wright SNOTEL: Snow Water Equivalent: 10.6“; Depth: 38.3“; Temp: 36˚F
Air Temp in Poudre Park: 60˚F
Water Temp Poudre Park: 46˚F

Today’s expected Wx: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.