Resolved Apr 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWeatherNWS Grand Junction
Freeze Watch
Routt County · Started Apr 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM · Updated 2d ago
Routt Countyarea
Apr 15, 2026, 9:52 PMeffective
Apr 16, 2026, 1:00 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 Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 possible.
WHERE
In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County.
WHEN
For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.