Northeast Flow Forecast

By Mark Lacroix

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<h3><center>Weekly update July 21st, 2005</h3>

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The Northeast Flow Forecast is a new test feature we would like to add and expand to other regions of the country.  For now the following information will only be posted for the northeast region on a weekly basis.  Look for this feature to be updated by Thursday of each week.  Scheduled releases, events, and weather links are the main focus of this weekly almanac.  Please send comments or suggestions to <a href=’mailto:mwlcrx@yahoo.com’>mwlcrx@yahoo.com</a>.

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<a href=’http://www.mvpclub.org/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=2′>Scheduled releases</a></td>

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<big>Dam releases.</big>

This weekends scheduled releases for the northeastern United States

Be aware weather and/or mechanical problems could alter recreational release schedules. Always check ahead of your trip by calling the dam operators or checking the related American Whitewater websites for the latest changes.

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<a href=’modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14′>2005 Massachusetts release schedule </a>.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/682/’>Fife Brook </a>in Massachusetts will be releasing daily from Wednesday July 20th thru Sunday July 24th. <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/255123.asp’>Waterline</a> flow forecast

There are no scheduled <a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/681/’>Dryway </a>releases this weekend. <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/255122.asp’>Waterline</a> flow forecast

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<a href=’modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23′>2005 New Hampshire / Vermont release schedule </a>.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3686/’>Pontook </a>on the Androscoggin river near Errol NH will be releasing Friday July 22nd, Saturday July 23rd and Sunday July 24th

Call ahead

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1178/’>Pemi</a> (Bristol) Class II pre recorded phone line 603-634-3569. 800 cfs is a low level.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3606/’>Sumner Falls</a> (Park & play) For current and the next days release information from Wilder dam go to the <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/505121.asp’>Waterline FlowCaste </a>website. You can also call 1-800-452-1737 and at the prompt key in 505121 for the same web based information over the phone.

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<td width=’50%’><a href=’modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15′>2005 New York release schedule </a>.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1387/’>Raquette</a> River (Stone Valley Section) in New York class IV-V. will be releasing 720 cfs Saturday July 23rd. <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/365125.asp’>Waterline</a> flow forecast

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1349/’>Mongaup</a> River in New York class II-III. will be releasing on Sunday July 24th.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1400/’>Sacandaga</a> River (NY) Releases everyday for much of the year. Releases are from about 10am to 5pm apx. 5000cfs. <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/365122.asp’>Waterline</a> flow forecast

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1404/’>Salmon </a>River (NY) 750 cfs Saturday July 23rd and Sunday July 24th. <a href=’http://www.h2oline.com/365123.asp’>Waterline</a> flow forecast

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<a href=’modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=107′>2005 Maine release schedule </a>.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/438/’>Kennebec</a> Upper Class IV Daily releases starting at 10 am. On Saturday July 23rd from 1pm to 3pm there will be a low flow release of 2400 cfs.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/810/’>Kennebec</a> Lower Class II-III Daily releases starting at 10 am (add 1/2 hour for flow to arrive at put in)

On Saturday July 23rd from 1pm to 3pm there will be a low flow release of 2400 cfs.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/881/’>Rapid</a> in Maine class IV. will be releasing 1300 cfs Saturday July 23rd. On Sunday July 24h there will be 1800 cfs until noon

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/865/’>Canada Falls</a> section of the South Branch of the Penobscott will be releasing this Saturday July 24th</td>

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<a href=’http://www.mvpclub.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=102′>Best bet natural flow</a></td>

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<td width=’50%’><big>Best bet natural flow</big>

Check gages before venturing out to the rivers.

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/ME’>Maine</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3459/’>Saco </a>Limington Rips class II

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/867/’>West Branch Penobscot</a> Class IV-V

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/NH/’>New Hampshire</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3570/’>Winnipesaukee</a> Upper Class II

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3057/’>Winnipesaukee</a> Lower Class III-IV

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/1175/’>Merrimack</a> Class II

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/MA/’>Massachusetts</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/VT’>Vermont</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3606/’>Connecticut</a> Sumner Falls (Park & Play)

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/3671/’>White </a>Class II-III</td>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/CT’>Connecticut</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/443/’>Farmington</a> T-Ville Class II-III

<a href=’http://ahps.erh.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/ahps.cgi?gyx’ target=’_new ‘>River Level Forecast</a> From the National Weather Service.

<big>AW State Links</big>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/NH/’>NH Rivers</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/ME’>Maine rivers</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/VT/’>Vermont rivers</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/MA/’>Mass rivers</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/CT/’>Conn rivers</a>

<a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/state/NY/’>NY rivers</a>

<big>USGS tabular gages</big>

<a href=’http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nh/nwis/current/?type=flow’>NH / VT USGS tabular gages</a>

<a href=’http://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/current/?type=flow’>Maine USGS tabular gages</a>

<a href=’http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ma/nwis/current/?type=flow’>Massachusetts USGS tabular gages</a>

<a href=’http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ct/nwis/current/?type=flow’>Connecticutt USGS tabular gages</a>

<a href=’http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ny/nwis/current/?type=flow’>New York USGS tabular gages</a>

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<a href=’modules.php?name=News&new_topic=25′>Events</a></td>

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Events for this upcoming week. What’s happening this week in the region. Meetings, festivals, training, etc.

AW will be having a test release on the class IV/V section of the Ausable river in upstate New York on Sunday July 24th. You must register in advance if you wish to participate in the flow study. For more information <a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/article/1343/’>click here</a>.

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<big>Upcoming Events</big>

What’s happening in upcoming weeks.

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July 27th thru the 29th.

American Whitewater River Stewardship workshop.

Learn how you can adopt, save, and improve your local river.

American Whitewater Deerfield River Festival

July 29th through the 31st <a href=’http://www.americanwhitewater.org/archive/article/1371/’>Read More</a>

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<a href=’http://www.mvpclub.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=99′>Weather</a></td>

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<td width=’50%’><big>Weather</big>

Weather links?

Weather links are for the New England & New York region. Most forecast and radar origins are located from Laconia NH which is somewhat central for the New England region. To get a more specific localized forecast type in the city or zip code at the top of the linked weather pages.

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<a href=’http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=usnhct3798&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=RadarImagery&product=Radar&prodnav=none’ target=’_blank’ 5″>New England Radar </a>(still). Intellicast radar for the Northeast

<a href=’http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=usnhct3798&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=RadarImagery&product=RadarLoop&prodnav=none’ target=’_new ‘>New England Radar </a>(loop). Intellicast looping radar for the Northeast

<a href=’http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=usnhct3798&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=HistoricWeather&product=Precipitation&prodnav=none’ target=’_new ‘>New England Rainfall </a>(daily). Intellicast rainfall estimates for the last 24 hours

<a href=’http://www.erh.noaa.gov/nerfc/graphic_hmd/pcpn.html’ target=’_new ‘>New England Rainfall </a>(daily). National Weather Service rainfall estimates for the last 24 hours

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<td width=’50%’><a href=’http://www.erh.noaa.gov/nerfc/graphics/metmaps/stp1_today.jpg’ target=’_new ‘>New England Rainfall </a>(daily). National Weather Service storm total rainfall estimates. Note: this is for the last major widespread rain event. Check the dates since this could be several weeks old.

<a href=’http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalWide.asp?loc=usnhct3798&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=HistoricWeather&product=WeeklyPrecipitation&prodnav=none’ target=’_new ‘>New England Rainfall </a>(weekly). Intellicast rainfall estimates for the last week

<a href=’http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Laconia.html’ target=’_new ‘>Weekly forecast</a>. Weather Underground forecast and almanac.

<a href=’http://www.erh.noaa.gov/nerfc/graphic_hmd/index_hmd1.html’ target=’_new ‘>Northeast Rivers Forecast Center </a>. Precipitation forecast for the region.</td>

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