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

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 8:25AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph across the higher peaks and lower east facing slopes at times. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Central Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 17 at 8:25AM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 8:25 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy wind driven snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Up to 24 inches possible across portions of the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph causing blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow through this morning with another round of heavy snow on Wednesday. Strong winds and blowing snow will continue throughout the period.

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 Storm Warning issued February 17 at 1:49PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 to 18 inches wtih locally higher amounts possible across the eastern San Juan mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph causing poor visibility in blowing snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a lull in the snowfall overnight but snow will increase again on Wednesday with additional heavy snowfall likely.

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 February 17 at 1:49PM MST until February 18 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible across the crest of the Sawatch range. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Lake County Below 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range Above 11000 Feet, and Upper Rio Grande Valley and Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Feet. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause power outages and tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of heavy snow is expected for Wednesday.

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.

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 12:55AM MST until February 17 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Higher gusts possible near showers. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Upper Gunnison River Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * 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.