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
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Eagle River, Gypsum, CO (24.3 mi)
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Colorado River, Burns, CO (38.1 mi)
Dry Fork Roan Creek, De Beque, CO (50.3 mi)
Halfmoon Creek, Twin Lakes, CO (60.6 mi)
Yampa River, Steamboat Springs, CO (70.5 mi)
Arkansas River, Granite, CO (70.7 mi)
Fraser River, Tabernash, CO (88.3 mi)
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Weather for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 96°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 135 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 5:30 AM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:00 AM - 7:30 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:01 AM - 1:31 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 5:30 AM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:00 AM - 7:30 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:01 AM - 1:31 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:19 AM
Moonset: 1:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:49 AM - 8:19 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:12 PM - 2:42 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 7:13 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:43 AM - 9:13 AM4:47 PM - 7:17 PM
Minor Periods
2:27 PM - 3:57 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 AM
Moonset: 4:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 AM - 10:12 AM5:48 PM - 8:18 PM
Minor Periods
3:41 PM - 5:11 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.14 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 9:15 AM
Moonset: 5:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM6:52 PM - 9:22 PM
Minor Periods
4:50 PM - 6:20 PM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
