Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 9:52PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:52pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-
freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible.
* WHERE...Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday.
For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions
could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly
damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov