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

Freeze Watch issued May 17 at 11:53AM MDT until May 19 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...The I-25 Urban Corridor and all of the plains of northeast Colorado. * WHEN...From late Monday night through early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 11:50AM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

* 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...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, the Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.

Freeze Watch issued May 17 at 10:59PM MDT until May 19 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:59 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...The I-25 Urban Corridor and all of the plains of northeast Colorado. * WHEN...From late Monday night through early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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.