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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 Flowrates 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 | 1560 ft^3/s |
Current Water Temperature | 31.8 °F |
Air Quality | Ozone: 36 (Good), PM2.5: 52 (Moderate) |
Current Air Temperature | 12.9 °F (feels like -3.3 °F) |
Current Gauge Height | 11 ft 10 in |
Air + Water Temp | 44.7 °F. Do not go out! |
Forecast for tonight | A chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
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