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 February 15 at 11:56AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 8:00 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 Above 11000 Feet, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 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 15 at 11:56AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Up to 21 inches possible across portions of the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph causing blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 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 Monday night 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.

High Wind Watch issued February 15 at 6:51AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 6:51 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch issued February 15 at 11:50AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fire Weather Watch issued February 15 at 11:26AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY THROUGH AT LEAST MID NEXT WEEK... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions today and Monday. Stronger, more widespread westerly winds are expected to develop Tuesday, possibly producing extremely critical fire weather conditions with wind gusts as high as 65 mph across the plains. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, PALMER DIVIDE, AND ADJACENT PLAINS EAST OF DENVER METRO... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 241, 245 and 247. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 6 PM MST Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph on Monday. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

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.