Station Name: RIO GRANDE BELOW COCHITI DAM, NM
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,233 feet / 1,595 meters

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 22
Cochiti, NM 87041
Sandoval County

GPS Coordinates: 35.618, -106.3239444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 4:27AM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 4:27 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU; WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE; MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY; AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU; WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE; MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY; AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity are expected today and Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. Updated forecasts indicate high fire danger will continue to spread, so the Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch have been expanded to include the Northwest Plateau and all of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. The most critical fire weather conditions are expected today, when winds will be the strongest and the high temperature will climb as much as much as 10 degrees above average. Wind speeds will weaken some on Wednesday and temperatures will fall up to 8 degrees compared to today, but strong instability will persist and there will only be a modest decrease in mixed layer depth on Wednesday. * AREA AND TIMING...West Central Mountains, Basin, and Range (Zones 105 and 109), Middle Rio Grande Valley (ZONE 106), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 104) today and Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest and west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For Wednesday, southwest and west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, except up to 45 mph on the peaks of the West Central Basin and Range. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, 9 to 14 percent. For Wednesday, 9 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 4:27AM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 4:27 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TODAY FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU; WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE; MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY; AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU; WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE; MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY; AND THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity are expected today and Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. Updated forecasts indicate high fire danger will continue to spread, so the Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch have been expanded to include the Northwest Plateau and all of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. The most critical fire weather conditions are expected today, when winds will be the strongest and the high temperature will climb as much as much as 10 degrees above average. Wind speeds will weaken some on Wednesday and temperatures will fall up to 8 degrees compared to today, but strong instability will persist and there will only be a modest decrease in mixed layer depth on Wednesday. * AREA AND TIMING...West Central Mountains, Basin, and Range (Zones 105 and 109), Middle Rio Grande Valley (ZONE 106), and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 104) today and Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM. * 20 FOOT WINDS...For today, southwest and west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For Wednesday, southwest and west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, except up to 45 mph on the peaks of the West Central Basin and Range. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Tuesday, 9 to 14 percent. For Wednesday, 9 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 3:14PM MDT until May 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 3:14PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, Estancia Valley, Upper Tularosa Valley, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 3:14PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the High Wind Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.