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 Warning issued July 9 at 9:41PM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Thu July 9, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 2:00 PM

* 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 7:01AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 7:01 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 6:00 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.

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 10 at 10:33AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures as high as 100 to 106 expected. * 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.

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.