Station Name: ANIMAS RIVER BELOW AZTEC, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,574 feet

Nearest Address:
2029 Crystal River Trail
Aztec, NM 87410
San Juan County

GPS Coordinates: 36.81836667, -108.0229944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freeze Watch issued May 5 at 11:30AM MDT until May 7 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued May 5 at 8:35PM MDT until May 7 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:35 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible. * WHERE...Santa Fe Metro Area and Northwest Plateau. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 11:11AM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Freeze Watch issued May 5 at 11:00AM MDT until May 7 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:00 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Freeze Warning issued May 5 at 10:47PM MDT until May 7 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.