Annual Utilities water service area water demand projected year-to-date: 103%

In April 2024, Northern Water set the Colorado-Big Thompson (CBT) Project quota at 70%. Northern Water manages the CBT Project and sets the quota for water allottees each year. The quota determines how much water is available per share or unit. Seventy percent is an adequate CBT allocation to meet our water demands this year.

Graphical data for the Poudre River is available online:

• Cache La Poudre River at the Canyon Mouth
• Cache La Poudre River at Fort Collins

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) climate outlooks for the northern Front Range and northern mountains is available at the button below. Stay updated on statewide drought conditions through the U.S. Drought Monitor.