Gold Mountain Fire · Evacuation orders in effect. If you are in a GO zone, leave now.
DetailsThe whole region's go or no-go in one place, read bottom-up like the mountains: hot valleys and storm-prone peaks.
Save the ridgelines for the morning and plan an early finish. Lower trails and the water stay good into the afternoon.
The spine
Alpine
11,000 to 14,000 ft
Temp
42°
Wind
5 mph
Storms
68%
In season here
Wildflowers opening
Foothills and mesa
7,000 to 11,000 ft
Temp
58°
Wind
3 mph
Storms
67%
Humidity
84%
In season here
Peak hiking and biking
River valleys
4,300 to 7,000 ft
Temp
71°
Wind
3 mph
Storms
68%
Humidity
62%
In season here
Rafting and tailwater fishing
Weather stations
Rivers & streams
Colorado River
near Cameo
Flow
1,670
Water
76°
Gunnison River
near Grand Junction
Flow
568
Water
77°
Roaring Fork
at Glenwood Springs
Flow
533
Water
67°
Uncompahgre River
at Delta
Flow
174
Water
69°
San Miguel River
near Placerville
Flow
127
Water
Animas River
at Durango
Flow
251
Water
68°
Yampa River
at Steamboat Springs
Flow
74
Water
71°
Sun & light
Sunrise
6:06 am
Sunset
8:29 pm
Daylight
14h 23m
Fire & air
When it builds
Today's high-country peak of 68% spread across the usual afternoon build. National Weather Service forecasts carry morning, afternoon, and evening periods, not hour by hour.
From the forecast desk
Showers and thunderstorms will continue on Thursday afternoon,with lighter coverage across the region.
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