Pitkin County, CO
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:00 PM MDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.
Where
Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin.
When
From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Monday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Central Yampa River Basin
- Central Colorado River 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
Briefing
From the forecaster
Weather Story
Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO
A ridge of high pressure moves overhead Sunday afternoon. This will produce ample sunshine, light winds, and temperatures a few degrees above average. Freeze Warnings expire this morning and Freeze Watches are in place for Monday morning in the Yampa and Colorado River Basins.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| risk level |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|