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 Warning issued January 15 at 10:38AM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:38 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected in the Fort Collins area. Over northern Weld and Larimer Counties wind gusts to 75 mph are expected. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Byers. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will accompany a cold front this evening. A lull in the stronger winds is expected overnight before they increase again early Friday morning.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued January 15 at 10:01PM MST until January 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued January 15 at 10:01PM MST until January 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:15 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 215. * TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

High Wind Warning issued January 15 at 9:46PM MST until January 16 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Briggsdale, Greeley, Fort Morgan, Byers, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire. Areas of blowing dust will create poor visibility in spots. Travel will be hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After this evening's cold front, a lull in the stronger winds is expected overnight. However, strong winds will redevelop again early Friday morning.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued January 15 at 10:01PM MST until January 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 10:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:15 AM

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 239 and 241. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Friday. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * 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 Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.