The whole region's go or no-go in one place, read bottom-up like the mountains: hot valleys and storm-prone peaks.
Little storm risk on the trails today. Good conditions from the rivers to the high country.
The spine
Weather stations
Rivers & streams
Colorado River
near Cameo
Flow
1,080
Water
70°
Gunnison River
near Grand Junction
Flow
759
Water
69°
Roaring Fork
at Glenwood Springs
Flow
287
Water
Fire & air
When it builds
Today's high-country peak of 0% spread across the usual afternoon build, from the morning, afternoon and evening periods the forecast carries for each station. For a real hour by hour, see the town forecasts.
From the forecast desk
Dry conditions and warm temperatures continue through Thursday. Look for a few higher gusts each afternoon.
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Live from public feeds: station weather and forecast periods from the National Weather Service, air quality and sun times from Open-Meteo, river flows from USGS, snowpack from SNOTEL, and active alerts from the safety desk. Conditions refresh every few minutes.
Alpine
11,000 to 14,000 ft
Temp
37°
Wind
5 mph
Storms
0%
In season here
Wildflowers and 14er season
Foothills and mesa
7,000 to 11,000 ft
Temp
52°
Wind
2 mph
Storms
0%
Humidity
57%
In season here
Peak hiking and biking
River valleys
4,300 to 7,000 ft
Temp
61°
Wind
2 mph
Storms
0%
Humidity
41%
In season here
Rafting and tailwater fishing
62°
Uncompahgre River
at Delta
Flow
234
Water
64°
San Miguel River
near Placerville
Flow
59
Water
Animas River
at Durango
Flow
165
Water
65°
Yampa River
at Steamboat Springs
Flow
44
Water
63°