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

Winter Storm Watch issued March 4 at 12:30PM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 14 inches possible, with the heaviest accumulations generally from Berthoud Pass northward. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * 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 Thursday night through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest travel conditions from the Colorado Department of Transportation, including road conditions, road closures, and traction laws in effect, go to cotrip.org.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 12:30PM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 11:03PM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. For the latest travel conditions from the Colorado Department of Transportation, including road conditions, road closures, and traction laws in effect, go to cotrip.org.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 4 at 11:03PM MST until March 7 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches possible, with the heaviest accumulations generally from Berthoud Pass northward. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * 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 midnight Thursday Night to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org.

Red Flag Warning issued March 4 at 11:41AM MST until March 5 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM MST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From noon to 6 PM MST Thursday. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * 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.