Wind Advisory

Garfield County · Started Apr 16, 2026 at 10:33 AM · Updated 2d ago

Garfield Countyarea

Apr 16, 2026, 10:33 AMeffective

Apr 16, 2026, 11:45 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

Approximate affected area. Zone-based advisories do not include an exact boundary

Full advisory

WHAT

For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 9 above expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 11 expected.

WHERE

In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin.

WHEN

For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Friday Night to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Updates

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Apr 17, 2026, 7:31 AM
Alert resolved: Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 9 above expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 11 expected.
WHERE
In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin.
WHEN
For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Friday Night to 10 AM MDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Apr 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Update for: Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 9 above expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 11 expected.
WHERE
In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin.
WHEN
For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Friday Night to 10 AM MDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity: warning Expires: 2026-04-17 05:45:00

Advisory issued through the National Weather Service feed. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.