Station Name: HALFMOON CREEK NEAR MALTA, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 9,875 feet

Nearest Address:
Halfmoon Rd
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 39.17221259, -106.3891926

Nearby Water Temperatures

Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 12:31AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 11:36AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops could catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:09AM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:09 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Colorado River Basin and Upper Gunnison River Valley. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin and Eastern Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 11:50PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:50 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 80 to 100 mph expected. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and The Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass, I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the Peak to Peak Highway. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 11:09AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:09 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 80 to 100 mph expected. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, and The Northern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. This includes U.S. 40 over Berthoud Pass, I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the Peak to Peak Highway. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel until winds subside Friday afternoon. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.