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

Winter Storm Watch issued May 4 at 12:51AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches expected, heaviest on colder surfaces and west of I-25. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Despite lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions are still possible for the Wednesday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this approaching storm.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 4 at 12:51AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 24 inches, heaviest above 8,000 feet. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range, and the northern Front Range foothills, including Red Feather Lakes, Estes Park, and Nederland. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. Heaviest Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times, especially late Tuesday.

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.

Winter Storm Watch issued May 4 at 12:51AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches possible. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. Heaviest snowfall favored along and north of I-70. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this approaching storm. Some uncertainty still exists with the storm track, but confidence is increasing that impactful snowfall will develop.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 12:51AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches possible. * WHERE...The high mountain valleys, and portions of the central plains from Weld County south into Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, which may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The heavy and wet nature of the snow may lead to damage to tree limbs.

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.