Station Name: FRASER RIVER BLW CROOKED CR AT TABERNASH CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,297 feet

Nearest Address:
Tabernash, CO 80478
Grand County

GPS Coordinates: 40.00689167, -105.8482722

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, 9:59 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 11:18PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches, with localized higher amounts up to 12 inches in the valleys. For the mountains, 6 to 12 inches with localized higher amounts up 18 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between 5AM and 8AM this morning, a burst of heavy snow and strong winds are expected to drop visibility to less than a quarter and cause roads to become snow covered. Travel is expected to be very difficult during the time frame.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 11:18PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 11:18 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Between 4AM and 7AM this morning, a burst of heavy snow and strong winds are expected to drop visibility to less than a quarter and cause roads to become snow covered. Travel is expected to be very difficult during the time frame.

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.

Red Flag Warning issued February 16 at 5:41PM MST until February 17 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 5:41 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 248, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 7 PM MST Tuesday. * 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.