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

Fire Weather Watch issued February 15 at 11:10PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:15 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS REMAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions again on Monday. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 238, 239, 242, 243, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 11:05PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:05 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches, with localized higher amounts up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph over the mountain passes. * 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 2 AM Tuesday to 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice covered roads will make travel very difficult at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow extra time to reach your destination. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 15 at 11:10PM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:15 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS REMAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions again on Monday. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE, AND EASTERN PLAINS SOUTH OF I-76... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Monday. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued February 15 at 11:10PM MST until February 16 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:15 AM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS REMAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions again on Monday. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE, AND EASTERN PLAINS SOUTH OF I-76... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on Monday. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:05PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:05 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...From 2 AM Tuesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

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.