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

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 5:00 AM

A potent weather system will approach from the west Thursday then cross the region Friday through Saturday. Southwest winds will increase Thursday with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected over much of central and eastern NM. Areas of blowing dust are likely with low visibility at times, especially around Roswell. Low humidity and warm temperatures with these winds will also elevate the risk for rapid wildfire spread on Thursday. Snow is then expected to spread into the northern and western high terrain Thursday night and Friday. Areas of blowing snow, very low visibility, and slick travel are likely to develop in the mountains. Very strong west winds will then spread across all of New Mexico on Friday with damaging wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph possible, mainly along and east of the central mountain chain. Significant blowing dust is possible again with low visibility, especially around Roswell. Travel will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles, especially on I-25 south of Raton Pass to near Las Vegas and on US285 from near Santa Fe to Roswell due to extremely hazardous cross winds. Damage may occur to light weight structures, roofs, fences, patio furniture, and outdoor decorations. Power outages are likely across eastern NM. Winds are expected to turn out of the northwest Saturday and remain breezy for the entire area. Snow may also continue across the higher terrain of northern and western NM Friday night and Saturday. Residents and travelers throughout New Mexico should remain alert to the latest forecast information at weather.gov/abq or via your preferred media outlet. Have alternative plans for travel and outdoor activities as you prepare for this period of hazardous weather.

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 5:00 AM

A potent weather system will approach from the west Thursday then cross the region Friday through Saturday. Southwest winds will increase Thursday with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected over much of central and eastern NM. Areas of blowing dust are likely with low visibility at times, especially around Roswell. Low humidity and warm temperatures with these winds will also elevate the risk for rapid wildfire spread on Thursday. Snow is then expected to spread into the northern and western high terrain Thursday night and Friday. Areas of blowing snow, very low visibility, and slick travel are likely to develop in the mountains. Very strong west winds will then spread across all of New Mexico on Friday with damaging wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph possible, mainly along and east of the central mountain chain. Significant blowing dust is possible again with low visibility, especially around Roswell. Travel will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles, especially on I-25 south of Raton Pass to near Las Vegas and on US285 from near Santa Fe to Roswell due to extremely hazardous cross winds. Damage may occur to light weight structures, roofs, fences, patio furniture, and outdoor decorations. Power outages are likely across eastern NM. Winds are expected to turn out of the northwest Saturday and remain breezy for the entire area. Snow may also continue across the higher terrain of northern and western NM Friday night and Saturday. Residents and travelers throughout New Mexico should remain alert to the latest forecast information at weather.gov/abq or via your preferred media outlet. Have alternative plans for travel and outdoor activities as you prepare for this period of hazardous weather.

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 5:00 AM

A potent weather system will approach from the west Thursday then cross the region Friday through Saturday. Southwest winds will increase Thursday with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected over much of central and eastern NM. Areas of blowing dust are likely with low visibility at times, especially around Roswell. Low humidity and warm temperatures with these winds will also elevate the risk for rapid wildfire spread on Thursday. Snow is then expected to spread into the northern and western high terrain Thursday night and Friday. Areas of blowing snow, very low visibility, and slick travel are likely to develop in the mountains. Very strong west winds will then spread across all of New Mexico on Friday with damaging wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph possible, mainly along and east of the central mountain chain. Significant blowing dust is possible again with low visibility, especially around Roswell. Travel will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles, especially on I-25 south of Raton Pass to near Las Vegas and on US285 from near Santa Fe to Roswell due to extremely hazardous cross winds. Damage may occur to light weight structures, roofs, fences, patio furniture, and outdoor decorations. Power outages are likely across eastern NM. Winds are expected to turn out of the northwest Saturday and remain breezy for the entire area. Snow may also continue across the higher terrain of northern and western NM Friday night and Saturday. Residents and travelers throughout New Mexico should remain alert to the latest forecast information at weather.gov/abq or via your preferred media outlet. Have alternative plans for travel and outdoor activities as you prepare for this period of hazardous weather.

Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 1:59PM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 1:59 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 7:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY BETWEEN NOON AND 7PM FOR THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS BELOW SNOWPACK AND ALL OF EASTERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong west to northwest winds will develop Wednesday across eastern New Mexico as an upper level trough departs the area. These strong winds in combination with high temperatures around 5 to 8 degrees above normal and daytime humidity values falling below 15 percent will yield critical fire weather conditions for several hours across the East Central Plains. Winds will decrease Wednesday evening, easing the concern for critical fire weather conditions. However, strong southwest winds will return on Thursday nearly areawide. Humidity values will fall between 15 and 20 percent from the middle Rio Grande Valley eastward to the Texas border, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AREA AND TIMING...This includes the Northeast Highlands and Plains (Zones 103 and 104), Middle Rio Grande Valley (Zone 106), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124) below snowpack, and Central Highlands (Zone 125). * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 12 and 20 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 Fire Weather Watch.

Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:17PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 5:00 AM

A potent weather system will approach from the west Thursday then cross the region Friday through Saturday. Southwest winds will increase Thursday with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected over much of central and eastern NM. Areas of blowing dust are likely with low visibility at times, especially around Roswell. Low humidity and warm temperatures with these winds will also elevate the risk for rapid wildfire spread on Thursday. Snow is then expected to spread into the northern and western high terrain Thursday night and Friday. Areas of blowing snow, very low visibility, and slick travel are likely to develop in the mountains. Very strong west winds will then spread across all of New Mexico on Friday with damaging wind gusts of 65 to 80 mph possible, mainly along and east of the central mountain chain. Significant blowing dust is possible again with low visibility, especially around Roswell. Travel will be dangerous for high-profile vehicles, especially on I-25 south of Raton Pass to near Las Vegas and on US285 from near Santa Fe to Roswell due to extremely hazardous cross winds. Damage may occur to light weight structures, roofs, fences, patio furniture, and outdoor decorations. Power outages are likely across eastern NM. Winds are expected to turn out of the northwest Saturday and remain breezy for the entire area. Snow may also continue across the higher terrain of northern and western NM Friday night and Saturday. Residents and travelers throughout New Mexico should remain alert to the latest forecast information at weather.gov/abq or via your preferred media outlet. Have alternative plans for travel and outdoor activities as you prepare for this period of hazardous weather.