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 16 at 2:02AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 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...From 11 PM this evening 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.

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 16 at 2:02AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:15 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 Above 11000 Feet, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and the Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening 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 16 at 11:13AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 7:15 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. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening 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.

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 16 at 11:13AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 7:15 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, 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 this evening 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.

High Wind Watch issued February 16 at 2:06AM MST until February 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Wet Mountain Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight 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.