Station Name: ROARING FORK RIVER AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,755 feet

Nearest Address:
547 W 8th St
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Garfield County

GPS Coordinates: 39.54666667, -107.3308333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 6:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 6:10 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, Lake, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Teller, Fremont, El Paso, Pueblo and Summit Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Aspen, Leadville, Central City, Georgetown, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Breckenridge. WHEN...500 AM Monday August 03 to 900 AM Tuesday August 04 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires will be possible within the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 3:10PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 3:10 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, Lake, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Teller, Fremont, El Paso, Pueblo and Summit Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Aspen, Leadville, Central City, Georgetown, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Breckenridge. WHEN...500 AM Monday August 03 to 900 AM Tuesday August 04 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires will be possible within the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 10:04PM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 7 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 9:33PM MDT until August 4 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Mon August 3, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures up to 106 expected, and overnight low temperatures in the 70s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 1:12AM MDT until August 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue August 4, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters and Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.