| Allegheny River
Monongahela (Mon) River Ohio River Paddling Considerations and Guidelines |
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| Condition | Parameters | Where to check | |
| Allegheny River Flow (thousand cubic feet per second, kcfs) |
-Below 27, no restriction
-Upstream only from launch 27-29 -Suspend operations 30+ -Reduce by 5 kcfs between Millvale and Sharpsburg L&D |
The Point to Sharpsburg: | |
| -Below 27, no restriction
-Upstream only from launch 27-29 -Suspend operations 30+ |
Sharpsburg to Harmar: | ||
| Monongahela (Mon) River Gauge height (depth in feet at gauge) |
-Evaluate trips when gauge exceeds 19 feet
-Flow becomes very strong following heavy rain events |
Braddock to The Point: | |
| Air Temperature | – 60 degrees preferred for paddle trips
– Water temperature minimum 60 degrees without wetsuits |
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/pittsburgh/15219/weather-forecast/1310
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| Lightning | -No lightning within 10 mi. radius of activity area
-Lightning absent from 10 mi. radius for 30 minutes prior to resuming |
https://www.weatherbug.com/maps/pittsburgh-pa-15222?center=40.4475,-79.9954,5.676977039014426&layerId=lxflash-consumer | |
| Water Temp.
Allegheny River |
-Must be above 60 degrees F (wet suits and guides required for water 52-60 degrees)
-Combined air & water temperature of 120 degrees F or higher required |
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/03049640/#parameterCode=00010F&period=P7D | |
| Water Temp.
Monongahela (Mon) River |
-Must be above 60 degrees F
-Combined air & water temperature of 120 degrees F or higher required |
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/03085002/#parameterCode=00010F&timeSeriesId=268088&period=P7D | |
| Combined
Sewage Overflow (CSO) |
-During advisory suspend operations
-Resume at discretion once overflow condition has ceased -Advisories only issued between 8am and 4pm |
-CSO; when storm drains overflow sewage into rivers | |
| Debris/Boat Traffic | -Suspend for frequent large debris typically following storm -Avoid center of rivers unless traversing to opposite shore-Suspend for congested boat traffic |
-Webcam of river conditions at Franklin, PA
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/03025500/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D
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| Air Quality (AQI) | – RED zone, alter activities (i.e. shorter distances)
– PURPLE zone, no activities |
https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Pittsburgh&state=PA&country=USA
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| Wind Speed | – Actively check and monitor wind speeds and gusts to be aware.
– No wind speed “Cut off”, but paddling becomes difficult as sustained winds exceed 20MPH |
https://wind.willyweather.com/pa/allegheny-county/pittsburgh.html | |
| North Park Lake
Allison Park, PA Paddling Considerations and Guidelines |
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| Condition | Parameters | Where to check | |
| Air Temperature | – 60 degrees minimum for paddle trips; must have combined air + water temperature of 120 degrees or higher to paddle
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https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/allison-park/15101/weather-forecast/2156259
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| Water Temperature
North Park Lake |
– 60 degrees preferred for paddle trips
– Water temperature minimum 60 degrees without wetsuits
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-Infrared handheld thermometer is at the Boathouse
-No remote reporting source available |
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| Lightning | -No lightning within 10 mile radius of activity area
-Lightning absent from 10 mile radius for 30 minutes prior to resuming activity
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https://www.weatherbug.com/maps/mccandless-township-pa-15237?center=40.58351,-80.02799,7&layerId=lxflash-consumer
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| Air Quality Index (AQI) | – RED zone, alter activities (i.e. shorter distances)
– PURPLE zone, no activities NOTE: Masks cannot be worn while paddling (need to keep airways clear)
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https://www.airnow.gov/?city=McCandless%20Twp&state=PA&country=USA | |
| Wind Speeds | -Frequent gusts or sustained wind over 20 MPH may require program alternations/cancellation (also depending upon direction)
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https://wind.willyweather.com/pa/allegheny-county/allison-park.html | |