Flood Advisory

Pitkin County · Started Jan 28, 2026 at 4:52 PM · Updated 18h ago

Pitkin Countyarea

Jan 28, 2026, 4:52 PMeffective

Jan 28, 2026, 8:00 PMexpires

NWS Grand Junctionsource

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

Full advisory

WHAT

Rapid rise in water levels and potential flooding caused by an ice jam release along the Frying Pan River into the confluence with the Roaring Fork River. Additional ice jam releases in Snowmass Canyon is possible.

WHERE

Along the Roaring Fork from Snowmass Canyon to confluences with the Frying Pan to near Carbondale.

WHEN

Until 800 PM MST.

IMPACTS

Anglers and anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River should move away from the river and seek higher ground now. Use extreme caution and be on the lookout for ice and debris flowing in the river.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

- At 452 PM MST, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. - Areas along the Roaring Fork River are the most likely places to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass and El Jebel. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Updates

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Jan 29, 2026, 5:15 AM
Alert resolved: Flood Advisory issued January 28 at 4:52PM MST until January 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
This alert has been resolved or cancelled by the National Weather Service.
WHAT
Rapid rise in water levels and potential flooding caused by an ice jam release along the Frying Pan River into the confluence with the Roaring Fork River. Additional ice jam releases in Snowmass Canyon is possible.
WHERE
Along the Roaring Fork from Snowmass Canyon to confluences with the Frying Pan to near Carbondale.
WHEN
Until 800 PM MST.
IMPACTS
Anglers and anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River should move away from the river and seek higher ground now. Use extreme caution and be on the lookout for ice and debris flowing in the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 452 PM MST, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. - Areas along the Roaring Fork River are the most likely places to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass and El Jebel. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Jan 29, 2026, 12:30 AM
Update for: Flood Advisory issued January 28 at 4:52PM MST until January 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
WHAT
Rapid rise in water levels and potential flooding caused by an ice jam release along the Frying Pan River into the confluence with the Roaring Fork River. Additional ice jam releases in Snowmass Canyon is possible.
WHERE
Along the Roaring Fork from Snowmass Canyon to confluences with the Frying Pan to near Carbondale.
WHEN
Until 800 PM MST.
IMPACTS
Anglers and anyone near or in the Roaring Fork River should move away from the river and seek higher ground now. Use extreme caution and be on the lookout for ice and debris flowing in the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 452 PM MST, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. - Areas along the Roaring Fork River are the most likely places to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carbondale, Basalt, Snowmass and El Jebel. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity: info Expires: 2026-01-29 03:00:00

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