Water Temperature of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:45 PM MDT
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Station Name: COLORADO RIVER ABOVE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,824 feet
Nearest Address:
I-70 W
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Garfield County
GPS Coordinates: 39.5588711, -107.2908874
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Weather for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 89°F
L: 41°F

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 85°F
L: 40°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 40°F

Sun
H: 82°F
L: 44°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 101 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 9:21 PM
Moonset: 1:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM8:51 PM - 11:21 PM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM1:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Fire Weather Watch issued June 24 at 1:01PM MDT until June 28 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
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 June 24 at 1:01PM MDT until June 26 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Wed June 24, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 9:21 PM
Moonset: 1:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM8:51 PM - 11:21 PM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM1:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:07 PM
Moonset: 2:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:51 AM - 9:21 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:50 PM - 6:20 PM1:49 AM - 3:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:38 AM - 10:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:52 PM - 7:22 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:46 PM
Moonset: 3:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM2:57 AM - 4:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.43 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:19 AM - 11:49 AM
Minor Periods
7:44 PM - 9:14 PM3:42 AM - 5:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
