Station Name: COLORADO RIVER AT LEES FERRY, AZ
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,140 feet

Nearest Address:
Lees Ferry, AZ 86036
Coconino County

GPS Coordinates: 36.8643333, -111.5878722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Avalanche Warning issued February 19 at 5:25AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:25 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:30 AM

AVWSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today. * WHERE...The mountains of northern, central, southwestern, and southeastern Utah, including the Abajo Range, as well as southeastern Idaho. * WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind has created widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard.

Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Backcountry travelers should consult www.utahavalanchecenter.org or call 1-888-999-4019 for more detailed information. This Warning does not apply to ski areas where avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Bryce Canyon Country and Upper Sevier River Valleys. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches for lower elevations, including Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches for elevations above 6000 feet. * WHERE...Zion National Park. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT

Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...South Central Utah. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.