Station Name: SOUTH PLATTE RIVER ABV STRONTIA SPGS RESERVOIR, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,060 feet

Nearest Address:
S Platte River Rd
Roxborough Park, CO 80125
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 39.41641667, -105.1510556

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 11:50PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:50 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills, with the strongest winds along and north of I-70. * WHEN...Winds will strengthen this morning, and remain quite strong through this afternoon and evening. A slight decrease is possible tonight. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 11:50PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:50 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 80 to 100 mph expected. * 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 may blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass, I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the Peak to Peak Highway. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 11:23PM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...On Thursday, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 70 mph for the northern plains and locations west of I-25, and west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph elsewhere. On Friday, west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph, strongest near the Cheyenne Ridge. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent, driest roughly along and south of I-70 and around the Denver metro. * 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.

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 11:23PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248 and 249. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...On Thursday, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 70 mph for the northern plains and locations west of I-25, and west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph elsewhere. On Friday, west winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph, strongest near the Cheyenne Ridge. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent, driest roughly along and south of I-70 and around the Denver metro. * 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.

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 Zones 222, 227, 228, 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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.