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

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 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.

High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 10:53PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. Strongest winds will be east of the Continental Divide. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 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 March 10 at 10:53PM MDT until March 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may cause sparks. The strong winds will likely fuel rapid fire growth.