Freeze Warning

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

Mesa 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 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 12 expected.

WHERE

Central Colorado River Basin and Debeque to Silt Corridor.

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: Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 11 expected.
WHERE
Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, and San Juan River Basin.
WHEN
From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM MDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Apr 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Update for: Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM 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 16 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 12 expected.
WHERE
Central Colorado River Basin and Debeque to Silt Corridor.
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
Apr 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Update for: Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected.
WHERE
In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges and Southeast Utah.
WHEN
From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM MDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
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

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