Water Temperature of Fountain Creek in Fountain, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
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Local Points of Interest
Colorado Springs, CO; Fort CarsonStation Name: FOUNTAIN CREEK NEAR FOUNTAIN, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,368 feet
Nearest Address:
16040 Old Pueblo Rd
Fountain, CO 80817
El Paso County
GPS Coordinates: 38.6016647, -104.6702503
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Weather for Fountain, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 30°F
L: 7°F

Sat
H: 38°F
L: 5°F

Sun
H: 46°F
L: 24°F

Mon
H: 42°F
L: 28°F

Tue
H: 47°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 80 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 5:01 AM
Moonset: 10:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:31 AM - 7:01 AM2:51 PM - 5:21 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Heaviest snow is expected along the northeastern slopes of the Rampart Range. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Friday morning and Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Friday morning and Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Friday morning and Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Southern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will likely produce visibilities on area roadways under 1 mile.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Heaviest snow is expected along the northeastern slopes of the Rampart Range. * WHERE...Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph Friday morning and Friday afternoon. * WHERE...Northern El Paso. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will likely produce visibilities on area roadways under 1 mile.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Heaviest snow is expected across southwestern Pueblo County. * WHERE...Pueblo, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Pueblo, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Heaviest snow is expected across southwestern Pueblo County. * WHERE...Pueblo, and Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Heaviest snow is expected along the northeastern slopes of the Wet Mountains. * WHERE...Wet Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Wet Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Heaviest snow is expected along the northeastern slopes of the Wet Mountains. * WHERE...Wet Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday 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 the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 10:52AM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:00PM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 10:48PM MST until January 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 10:48 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:23PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
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 Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 2:23PM MST until January 9 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Thu January 8, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Fri January 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Castle Rock. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 5:01 AM
Moonset: 10:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:31 AM - 7:01 AM2:51 PM - 5:21 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 5:43 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:13 AM - 7:43 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 AM
Moonset: 11:38 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:54 AM - 8:24 AM4:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Minor Periods
11:08 AM - 12:38 AM12:34 AM - 2:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 7:08 AM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:38 AM - 9:08 AM5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Minor Periods
11:35 AM - 1:05 PM1:35 AM - 3:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:54 AM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:24 AM - 9:54 AM5:47 PM - 8:17 PM
Minor Periods
12:07 AM - 1:37 PM2:37 AM - 4:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
