The runoff each year is directly correlative to ambient Missoula temperatures, as is reflected on our updated Flow Chart. Looking ahead, temps are now forecast to be in the low 80's for all of the next week and I expect that we will see a resultant precipient increase in water flows.
Today we are flowing at 2,140 cfs in and along Rock Creek.
That being said, there is still over 100% of seasonal snow water unmelted snow in the upper climes, meaning that there is a bunch of water yet to head downhill. I am hopeful that by a week from Monday (June 5th) [the day we need to make a go-no go decision for Group One on whether we will be bussing over to the Missouri River] that things have literally run their course and that our water system has begun to settle down such that we can fish locally--a decision which is very much a Group One toss-up at this point in time.
More to follow, gang, as this year's tale continues to unfold!
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