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

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:57PM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * TIMING...Until midnight MDT tonight. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires#preparedness for tips on how to prepare for a wildfire.

Wind Advisory issued April 22 at 10:52AM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and west central Colorado and east central, northeast and southeast Utah. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:57PM MDT until April 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TODAY FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 1:57PM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TODAY FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 22 at 12:22PM MDT until April 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:22 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, URBAN CORRIDOR, PLAINS, AND SOUTH PARK... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Red Flag Warning, northwest winds gusting up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. For the second Red Flag Warning, as low as 10 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.