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 21 at 12:11AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * TIMING...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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 21 at 11:26AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * TIMING...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could 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 21 at 11:38AM MDT until April 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * 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.

Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:11AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

* 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 Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest conditions will occur on Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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

Fire Weather Watch issued April 21 at 12:11AM MDT until April 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

* 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 Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest conditions will occur on Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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