Colorado, Utah Freeze Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 11:37

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 12:37PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Area Description: 
Grand Valley; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Southeast Utah; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov