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 1:00PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

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 1:00PM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

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 6:52PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 1:07PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and The Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 1:07PM MDT until March 12 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. 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.