Water Temperature of the Big Thompson River in Estes Park, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 8:20 PM MST
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Station Name: BIG THOMPSON BL MORAINE PARK NR ESTES PARK, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,025 feet
Nearest Address:
Moraine Park Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
Larimer County
GPS Coordinates: 40.3538611, -105.5841389
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Weather for Estes Park, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 30°F
L: -2°F

Tue
H: 36°F
L: 19°F

Wed
H: 37°F
L: 15°F

Thu
H: 37°F
L: 12°F

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 15°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM12:32 AM - 2:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 7:45AM MST until January 26 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:45 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...The northern I-25 corridor, including Greeley, Fort Collins and Loveland. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:02PM MST until January 25 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations two to four inches. Highest amounts will be along and west of I-25. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, and Denver. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions along the I-25 Urban Corridor late this afternoon through the mid evening hours.
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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 8:44PM MST until January 26 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and surrounding communities. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 8:44PM MST until January 26 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below. * WHERE...The Denver metro, including eastern Boulder County, and south into the Palmer Divide, including Castle Rock and Larkspur. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM12:32 AM - 2:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 7:33 PM
Moonset: 2:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:24 AM - 6:54 AM7:03 PM - 9:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:13 AM - 12:43 AM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 8:36 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:24 AM - 7:54 AM8:06 PM - 10:36 PM
Minor Periods
12:02 AM - 1:32 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 AM - 8:58 AM9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
Minor Periods
1:02 PM - 2:32 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 10:44 PM
Moonset: 5:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:13 PM - 3:43 PM5:17 AM - 6:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
