Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER AT GRANITE, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,947 feet

Nearest Address:
43070 US Highway 24 N
Granite, CO 81211
Chaffee County

GPS Coordinates: 39.04277116, -106.2658553

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:15AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Up to 24 inches possible across portions of the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph causing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall late tonight through Tuesday morning with another round of heavy snow on Wednesday. Strong winds and blowing snow will continue throughout the period.

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 February 17 at 1:15AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph across the higher peaks and lower east facing slopes at times. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Central Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range and Lake County Above 11000 Feet, and the Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage.

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 February 17 at 8:25AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph across the higher peaks and lower east facing slopes at times. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Central Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage.

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 February 17 at 8:25AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Up to 24 inches possible across portions of the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph causing blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow through this morning with another round of heavy snow on Wednesday. Strong winds and blowing snow will continue throughout the period.

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.

High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 1:25AM MST until February 17 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. * WHERE...The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Wet Mountains, and the Wet Mountain Valley, including western Huerfano county. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, leading to possible power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.