Colorado, Utah Freeze Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 20:52

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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second 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: 
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Eastern Uinta Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov