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 Weather Advisory issued May 5 at 6:31PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 6:31 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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 May 5 at 6:31PM MDT until May 6 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 6:31 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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 May 5 at 6:31PM MDT until May 7 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 6:31 PM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet, and Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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 May 5 at 11:55AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...The high mountain valleys, and portions of the central plains from Weld County south into Lincoln County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, which may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The heavy and wet nature of the snow may lead to damage to tree limbs.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.

Winter Storm Warning issued May 5 at 11:55AM MDT until May 6 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed May 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 16 inches, with the heaviest snowfall generally along and north of I-70. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, and the Southern Front Range foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. Prepare for possible power outages by charing cell phones and portable chargers ahead of time.