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

Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 11:06AM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:15 AM

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 12 to 22 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 11:06AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 to 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain them.

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 11:06AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:15 AM

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 12 to 22 degrees expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:32 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 9:32PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:32 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.