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

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 9:51AM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.

High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 9:51AM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire, especially on south facing slopes below 7000 feet MSL.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.

Fire Weather Watch issued March 10 at 11:54PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 11:54 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238 and 239. * TIMING...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph near the base of the foothills. West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph closer to the I-25 corridor. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 10:53PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Strongest winds will be east of the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 10:53PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible near the base of the foothills. * WHERE...Fort Collins, and Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.