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Current Boathouse Weather and Genesee River Conditions
Please follow the guidelines established in the GRC Safety Manual and your own discretion before heading out on the water. Below is current reporting directly from the US Geological Service (USGS). Depending on weather and river conditions rowing may be restricted to the canal or not at all.
Based on the GRC Safety Flow Chart, the following boats can go out without a coach*:
Boats | Canal | River |
|---|---|---|
1x/2- | Yes | Yes |
2x/4+ | Yes | Yes |
4x/8+ | Yes | Yes |
*Additional factors that impact your row include skill level, wind, temperature, current, daylight, and boat traffic. Always use your best judgement. Local conditions might not match this data. Do not put yourself at unnecessary risk.
For more safety information, please see the GRC Safety Manual
USGS Reporting at the Ford Street Bridge
Current Flow Rate | 941 ft^3/s |
Current Water Temperature | 34.3 °F |
Air Quality | Ozone: 30 (Good), PM2.5: 54 (Moderate) |
Current Air Temperature | 33.1 °F (feels like 22.8 °F) |
Current Gauge Height | 12 ft 5 in |
Air + Water Temp | 67.4 °F. Do not go out! |
Forecast for tonight | Snow showers likely between 11pm and 3am, then snow between 3am and 4am, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. |
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