 |
| Bell Mountain tells the story. Old timers know that as the last patch of snow melts off of Bell, the Roaring Fork at Aspen hits high water for the season. |
It may be too early to call but we could be in uncharted waters as far as Roaring Fork River peak flows go. Bad pun.
Possible Peak of Roaring Fork at Aspen, 128 cfs 4/27/12.
Previous lowest peak 202 cfs in 2002. (47 years of record keeping)
Last year peak was 816 cfs.
Historical Peak Stream flow complete record here: Roaring Fork at Aspen
Possible Peak of Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs 1230 cfs 4/27/12.
Previous lowest peak 2480 cfs in 2002. (106 years of record keeping)
Last year peak was 9220 cfs.
Historical Peak Stream flow complete record here: Roaring Fork at Glenwood
Looks like Rf at Glenwood hit 1250 today. Tomorrow may be higher still way off lowest peak.
ReplyDelete5/23 RF @Aspen hit 140cfs.
ReplyDelete5/23 RF @GWS hit 1780cfs.
both still way below lowest highs on record.
the last snow melted off of Bell Mtn on 5/23 also.
6/2 RF@GWS hit 2110cfs.
ReplyDelete