Station Name: PURGATOIRE RIVER NEAR THATCHER, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,810 feet

Nearest Address:
Pipeline Rd
Trinchera, CO 81081
Las Animas County

GPS Coordinates: 37.3564059, -103.9002383

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:26AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:26AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to slick and snow packed road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:10AM MST until January 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below. * WHERE...Crowley, Otero, and Eastern Las Animas counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 9:49AM MST until January 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...Kiowa, Crowley, Otero, Eastern Las Animas, Bent, Prowers, and Baca. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:49AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 9:49AM MST until January 25 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Wet Mountains, Wet Mountain Valley, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 and 11000 Feet, and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to slick and snow packed road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.