Station Name: FRASER RIVER AT TABERNASH, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,363 feet

Nearest Address:
Co Hwy 83
Tabernash, CO 80478
Grand County

GPS Coordinates: 39.9903333, -105.8297778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Avalanche Watch issued February 16 at 9:59AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:59 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 12:00 AM

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY... *WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE... The San Juan Mountains and the Park Range *WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Wednesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS... Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 8:57AM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:57 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total additional snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow and rapidly reduced visibility. Snow and ice covered roads will make travel very difficult at times.

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. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:57AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:57 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the valleys. For the mountains, 4 to 8 inches of additional snowfall with localized higher amounts up 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph over the mountain passes. * WHERE...North Park, Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, with potential for sudden snow squalls to bring quick intense bursts of snow, rapidly reduced visibility, and treacherous travel conditions. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow extra time to reach your destination. If traveling to the mountains, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Check cotrip.org for road closures and traction laws.

Red Flag Warning issued February 17 at 10:19AM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:19 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:30 AM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...Until 7 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 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.