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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,810 feet / 1,466 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 37.3564059, -103.9002383

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 10:24AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 10:24 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

ESFPUB Risk of enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow water equivalent to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500') over the eastern San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south-central Colorado, and along the Continental Divide of central Colorado. With upcoming precipitation, warming temperatures, and possible rain-on-snow for mid to high elevations, this region of Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a roughly 25% chance of 0.1" or more of liquid precipitation over much of the area of concern today through Saturday afternoon. Precipitation in the form of rain could occur as high as 10,000 feet. This elevated chance of rain-on-snow, along with warmer temperatures, could accelerate melting of new and existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area could see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors could see some minor inundation from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Pueblo website at: Https://www.weather.gov/pub

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 10:24AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 10:24 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

ESFPUB Risk of enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow water equivalent to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500') over the eastern San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south-central Colorado, and along the Continental Divide of central Colorado. With upcoming precipitation, warming temperatures, and possible rain-on-snow for mid to high elevations, this region of Colorado is vulnerable to enhanced runoff and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a roughly 25% chance of 0.1" or more of liquid precipitation over much of the area of concern today through Saturday afternoon. Precipitation in the form of rain could occur as high as 10,000 feet. This elevated chance of rain-on-snow, along with warmer temperatures, could accelerate melting of new and existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area could see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors could see some minor inundation from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Pueblo website at: Https://www.weather.gov/pub

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 8:13AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 PM

ESFABQ Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500')over the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Tusas mountains throughout north central New Mexico. This snow pack contains on average 3-5 inches of liquid equivalent. With upcoming light precipitation and warming temperatures, this region of New Mexico is vulnerable to flooding from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a 30% chance of 0.25" of rainfall over much of the region of concern today (5/9) from noon to 7pm MDT. There is a 10% chance that rainfall amounts will exceed 0.5". These conditions could lead to rapid melt of as much of 1/4 to 1/2 of the existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area will see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors may see areal flooding from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Albuquerque website at: https://www.weather.gov/abq For questions or comments about this outlook, you can contact Andrew Mangham, Senior Service Hydrologist, at 505-244-9150 x 228 or via e- mail at andrew.mangham@noaa.gov.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 7:43AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 7:43 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 PM

ESFABQ Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500')over the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Tusas mountains throughout north central New Mexico. This snow pack contains on average 3-5 inches of liquid equivalent. With upcoming precipitation and warming temperatures, this region of New Mexico is vulnerable to flooding from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a 50% chance of 0.5" of rainfall over much of the region of concern today (5/8) from noon to 7pm MDT. There is a 10% chance that rainfall amounts will exceed 1.0". These conditions could lead to rapid melt of as much of 1/4 to 1/2 of the existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area will see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors may see areal flooding from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Albuquerque website at: https://www.weather.gov/abq For questions or comments about this outlook, you can contact Andrew Mangham, Senior Service Hydrologist, at 505-244-9150 x 228 or via e- mail at andrew.mangham@noaa.gov.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 9 at 8:13AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 4:00 PM

ESFABQ Risk of areal flooding and elevated stream flows from rapid snowmelt ...EXISTING CONDITIONS... Recent storms have brought several inches of snow to mid to high elevations (8500'->10500')over the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Tusas mountains throughout north central New Mexico. This snow pack contains on average 3-5 inches of liquid equivalent. With upcoming light precipitation and warming temperatures, this region of New Mexico is vulnerable to flooding from rapid snowmelt. ...PRECIPITATION... There is a 30% chance of 0.25" of rainfall over much of the region of concern today (5/9) from noon to 7pm MDT. There is a 10% chance that rainfall amounts will exceed 0.5". These conditions could lead to rapid melt of as much of 1/4 to 1/2 of the existing snowpack. ...STREAMFLOW CONDITIONS AND RUNOFF FORECASTS... Streams and rivers in the area will see elevated flows of dangerously cold water over the next several days. Low lying areas and valley floors may see areal flooding from snowmelt. Stay away from fast moving water, exercise caution near riverbanks and stay alert to watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. You can also find additional weather and water products and forecasts at the NWS Albuquerque website at: https://www.weather.gov/abq For questions or comments about this outlook, you can contact Andrew Mangham, Senior Service Hydrologist, at 505-244-9150 x 228 or via e- mail at andrew.mangham@noaa.gov.