Weather Warnings for Colorado

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Colorado
Alerts Updated: April 17, 2026, 2:25 am  UTC


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:24PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin County. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat County. * WHEN...From midnight Friday night to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:24 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Arches/Grand Flat


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:24PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Grand Valley, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Friday night to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:24 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Grand Valley; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:24PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor and Central Colorado River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Friday night to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:24 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Colorado River Basin; Eastern Uinta Basin


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:24PM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the second Freeze Warning, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 18 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor and Central Colorado River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Friday night to 10 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:24 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Colorado River Basin; Eastern Uinta Basin


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 7:07PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: * WHAT...Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures dropping down into the 18 to 24 degree range. * WHERE...All of the Front Range Urban Corridor and northeast plains of Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 7:07 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County; Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County; North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Northeast Weld County; Central and South Weld County; Morgan County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Logan County; Washington County; Sedgwick County; Phillips County


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 5:34PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures are near certain with nearly all areas in the lower to mid 20s. Monument Hill will see temperatures in the teens. * WHERE...Southeast plains of Colorado * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, including sprinkler systems and swamp coolers.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 5:34 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 1:45 am
Area:  Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County; Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft; Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet; Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft; Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft; Crowley County; La Junta Vicinity/Otero County; Eastern Las Animas County; Western Kiowa County; Eastern Kiowa County; Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County; Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County; Springfield Vicinity/Baca County


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 12:55PM MDT until April 18 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Cheyenne CO, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to a warm early spring, green-up is occurring 2 to 4 weeks earlier than climatological normals and the growing season has begun.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:55 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Yuma County; Kit Carson County; Cheyenne County


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM MDT until April 17 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 11 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:44 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 4:45 am
Area:  Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher; Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon; Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM MDT until April 16 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 230, 233 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 11 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM MDT Friday. * 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:44 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 4:45 am
Area:  Western Las Animas County Including Trinidad and Thatcher; Eastern Las Animas County Including Pinon Canyon; Baca County Including Springfield and Eastern Comanche Grasslands


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM MDT until April 16 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235 and 236. * TIMING...Until 11 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:44 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County; Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument; Fremont County Including Canon City/Howard/Texas Creek; San Luis Valley Including Alamosa/Del Norte/Fort Garland/Saguache; Southern Front Range Including Sangre De Cristo Mountains/Wet Mountains/La Veta Pass; Northern El Paso County Including Monument and Black Forest; Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs; Pueblo County Including Pueblo; Huerfano County Including Walsenburg; Crowley County Including Ordway; Otero County Including La Junta and Western Comanche Grasslands; Kiowa County Including Eads; Bent County Including Las Animas; Prowers County Including Lamar


Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Summary: * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 241, 245, 246, 247 and 249. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 12:33 pm      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Central and Southeast Park County; Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County; Washington County