Water Temperature of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:25 AM MDT
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Local Points of Interest
New Castle, COStation Name: COLORADO R ABV SOUTH CANYON CR NR GLENWOOD SPGS CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,666 feet
Nearest Address:
I-70 E
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Garfield County
GPS Coordinates: 39.56166667, -107.4066667
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Fraser River, Tabernash, CO (88.3 mi)
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Weather for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 83°F
L: 34°F

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 35°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 40°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 126 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:29 AM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 9:46PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 29 at 9:46PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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 29 at 9:46PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Tue June 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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: 5.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 122.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:29 AM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 134.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 2:19 AM
Moonset: 7:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:49 AM - 4:19 AM11:49 AM - 2:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 141.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 AM
Moonset: 8:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:37 AM - 5:07 AM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 137.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 3:52 AM
Moonset: 9:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:22 AM - 5:52 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 4:35 AM
Moonset: 10:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:05 AM - 6:35 AM2:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 AM - 11:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
