Water Temperature of the Colorado River in Burns, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:30 AM MDT
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Local Points of Interest
Catamount BridgeStation Name: COLORADO RIVER AT CATAMOUNT BRIDGE, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,578 feet
Nearest Address:
Colorado River Rd
Burns, CO 80426
Eagle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.8911, -106.8316944
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Weather for Burns, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 44°F
L: 27°F

Tue
H: 52°F
L: 23°F

Wed
H: 56°F
L: 28°F

Thu
H: 58°F
L: 30°F

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 11:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:31 AM - 8:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 10:58PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 14 inches, heaviest in the Park Range. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be slippery with snow covered roads at times, especially late tonight and during the periods of heaviest snowfall on Monday. The hazardous conditions may impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 10:58PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches over most of the Advisory area. However, little if any accumulation in the valleys of Summit County while the heaviest amounts occur in the mountains north of I-70. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be slippery with snow covered roads at times, especially late tonight and during the periods of heaviest snowfall on Monday. The hazardous conditions may impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.
Winter Storm Warning issued May 17 at 10:58PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches. Highest amounts on east facing slopes. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and affect the Monday morning and evening commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 10:34PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:34 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected above 9500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 to 10 inches. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday 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 Warning issued May 17 at 10:13PM MDT until May 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:13 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight Monday Night to 10 AM MDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 11:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:31 AM - 8:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:13 PM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:50 AM - 3:20 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
7:41 AM - 9:11 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 5:15 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:54 AM - 4:24 AM4:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 6:10 PM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 AM - 11:43 AM12:22 AM - 1:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 7:01 PM
Moonset: 1:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM6:31 PM - 9:01 PM
Minor Periods
11:27 AM - 12:57 AM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
