Station Name: COLORADO RIVER AT RULISON, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,164 feet

Nearest Address:
County Road 323
Rulison, CO 81635
Garfield County

GPS Coordinates: 39.49414529, -107.9389593

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 8 at 9:58PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 103 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and west central Colorado and east central, northeast and southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are expected across the region.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 2:06AM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 9 at 1:52AM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 1:52 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are expected across the region.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 8 at 10:34PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 10:34 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are expected across the region.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 12:30PM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with prolonged afternoon temperatures in the 100 to 106 range this weekend into early next week. Warm night time temperatures will bring little to no relief overnight. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight MDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are possible especially Sunday into Monday during the peak of this event.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.