Gunnison County, CO

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In effect from Friday 04/17 10:00 PM MDT – Saturday 04/18 10:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO

What

For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.

Where

In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County.

When

For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.


Areas impacted

  • Lower Yampa River Basin
  • Central Yampa River Basin
  • Debeque to Silt Corridor
  • Central Colorado River Basin
  • Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin
  • Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
  • Four Corners/Upper Dolores River
  • Animas River Basin
  • San Juan River Basin
  • Eastern Uinta Basin

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

In effect from Sunday 04/19 12:00 AM MDT – Sunday 04/19 9:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO

What

For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.

Where

In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County.

When

For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Saturday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.


Areas impacted

  • Lower Yampa River Basin
  • Central Yampa River Basin
  • Debeque to Silt Corridor
  • Central Colorado River Basin
  • Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin
  • Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River
  • Four Corners/Upper Dolores River
  • Animas River Basin
  • San Juan River Basin
  • Eastern Uinta Basin

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Watch means that temperatures will be low enough to lead to freezing in some areas. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

From the forecaster

The Weather Story

Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO

A strong cold front passes through today, bringing widespread snow showers and much colder temperatures. Highs will be 10-15 degrees below normal. Tonight, most locations will see lows drop below freezing, with freeze warnings in effect. Warmer weather returns next week.

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