Flood Warning
Ends in 12 h 6 min
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Colorado
When
Until this evening.
Where
Rio Grande near Del Norte.
This place is inside the warning area · National Weather Service Pueblo CO
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Minor flooding is occurring.
Impacts
At 5.5 feet, Minor Flood. The Del Norte Riverwalk Trail floods.
Additional details
At 6:17 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:17 AM MDT Saturday was 6.4 feet.
Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 3.2 feet Wednesday evening.
Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.6 feet on 06/10/1980.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Rio Grande Near Del Norte affecting Rio Grande County.
.High flows and flooding will continue along the Rio Grande through Del Norte. The river levels will continue to fall but remain in minor flood stage this morning.
For the Upper Rio Grande River...including Del Norte,.
Precautionary actions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM MDT.
Areas: Rio Grande, CO
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Flood Warning
Ends in 2 h 21 min
When
Until 1215 PM MDT Saturday.
Where
Southeastern Mineral County and Rio Grande County...
This place is inside the warning area · National Weather Service Pueblo CO
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Rio Grande river and downstream waterways.
Impacts
Flooding will continue along the Rio Grande from above South Fork to Monte Vista through Saturday morning. Several roads remain closed and housing areas evaacuated due to high water. While the upper reaches of the Rio Grande from South Fork to Del Norte should see steadily decreasing water levels, river levels will continue to rise between Del Norte to Monte Vista as the runoff flows downstream.
Additional details
At 1032 PM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
Highway 160 remains closed between South Fork and Wolf Creek pass. Please heed all road closuers.
Some locations that will experience flooding include... Monte Vista, Del Norte and South Fork.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary actions
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas: Mineral, CO; Rio Grande, CO
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Observed 8:55 AM MDT at KCPW

Del Norte, CO weather

Flood Warning. 34°1° and stormy now.

Forecasts agree

Now 34°1°

Thunderstorms

Wind: 3 mph5 km/hgusts 16 mph26 km/h; From the southwest. 35–10 mph16 km/h through 9 PM
Dew point: 34°1°; Dry · up to 42°6° by 12 PM (comfortable)
Humidity: 100%; Air 34°1°, dew point 34°1° · frost likely
UV tomorrow: 5Moderate; Moderate 12–5 PM · peak 5

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

About the same as this time yesterday (42°5° then, 42°6° now)

Good hours for

Rain until tomorrow 5 AM (100%, 3 in75 mm)
Dry break tomorrow 5 AM–noon
Above 40°4° tomorrow by 9 AM
Rain tomorrow noon–6 PM (40%, 0.06 in1.5 mm)
Hard freeze tomorrow night from 1 AM (low 28°−2°)

This morningUp to 51°11° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (70%)
This afternoonDown to 47°8° by 5 PM · Rain all afternoon (100%)
TonightDown to 36°2° by 5 AM · Rain 6 PM–5 AM (100%)
Tomorrow morningUp to 47°8° by 11 AM · rain chance 10% · Cloudy
Tomorrow afternoonUp to 53°12° by 2 PM · Rain all afternoon (40%)
Tomorrow nightDown to 28°−2° by 5 AM · rain chance 10% · freezing, low 28°−2° · Partly cloudy
Monday morningUp to 32°0° by 8 AM · freezing, low 28°−2° · Clear

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 9a	Partly sunny	45°7° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°)	43°6°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h	82%	70%	1
Sat 10a	Sunny	50°10° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°)	48°9°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	68%	59%	1
Sat 11a	Mostly sunny	51°11° (likely 45°7° to 51°11°)	51°11°	70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	68%	69%	2
Sat 12p	Drizzle	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	80%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	71%	100%	1
Sat 1p	Drizzle	51°11° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	80%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h	68%	100%	1
Sat 2p	Rain	51°11° (likely 44°7° to 51°11°)	51°11°	90%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph25 km/h	68%	99%	1
Sat 3p	Drizzle	50°10° (likely 44°7° to 50°10°)	47°8°	100%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	71%	93%	0
Sat 4p	Rain	50°10° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°)	47°8°	100%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	68%	100%	0
Sat 5p	Rain	47°8° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°)	43°6°	100%, 0.37 in9.4 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	76%	98%	0
Sat 6p	Drizzle	48°9° (likely 39°4° to 48°9°)	43°6°	100%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	71%	66%	0
Sat 7p	Drizzle	44°7° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)	38°3°	100%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h	82%	99%	0
Sat 8p	Snow	42°6° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)	36°2°	100%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	86%	99%	0
Sat 9p	Rain	41°5° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°)	36°2°	90%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	89%	99%	0
Sat 10p	Drizzle	39°4° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°)	34°1°	90%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	96%	99%	0
Sat 11p	Snow	39°4° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)	34°1°	90%, 0.11 in2.8 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h	96%	96%	0
Sun 12a	Snow	38°3° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)	34°1°	90%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	100%	98%	0
Sun 1a	Cloudy	39°4° (likely 37°3° to 40°4°)	36°2°	80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph9 km/h	92%	97%	0
Sun 2a	Drizzle	39°4° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)	36°2°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	92%	92%	0
Sun 3a	Showers	38°3° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)	36°2°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	96%	92%	0
Sun 4a	Showers	38°3° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)	38°3°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	96%	94%	0
Sun 5a	Cloudy	36°2° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°)	36°2°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	100%	95%	0
Sun 6a	Cloudy	36°2° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°)	36°2°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	100%	97%	0
Sun 7a	Cloudy	35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°)	35°2°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	100%	96%	0
Sun 8a	Mostly cloudy	35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°)	35°2°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h	100%	88%	0
Sun 9a	Partly sunny	40°4° (likely 38°3° to 41°5°)	40°4°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph7 km/h	89%	89%	0
Sun 10a	Cloudy	43°6° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)	41°5°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	76%	76%	1
Sun 11a	Partly sunny	47°8° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	45°7°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	65%	87%	2
Sun 12p	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	46°8°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h	63%	75%	4
Sun 1p	Mostly sunny	49°9° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°)	47°8°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	58%	50%	5
Sun 2p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 46°8° to 53°12°)	53°12°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	50%	66%	5
Sun 3p	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°)	52°11°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph22 km/h	50%	65%	4
Sun 4p	Cloudy	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 13 mph20 km/h	52%	69%	3
Sun 5p	Cloudy	47°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°)	44°7°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	58%	63%	2
Sun 6p	Clear	48°9° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°)	45°7°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	56%	51%	1
Sun 7p	Cloudy	42°6° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)	38°3°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 10 mph15 km/h	67%	95%	0
Sun 8p	Mostly clear	38°3° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°)	32°0°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from WSW, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	79%	64%	0
Sun 9p	Partly cloudy	36°2° (likely 36°2° to 41°5°)	30°−1°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from WSW, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	85%	65%	0
Sun 10p	Partly cloudy	35°2° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°)	28°−2°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	85%	65%	0
Sun 11p	Mostly clear	34°1° (likely 32°0° to 39°4°)	27°−3°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	89%	31%	0
Mon 12a	Clear	33°1° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°)	27°−3°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	89%	11%	0
Mon 1a	Clear	32°0° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	26°−3°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	92%	2%	0
Mon 2a	Clear	31°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 35°2°)	25°−4°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	92%	1%	0
Mon 3a	Clear	30°−1° (likely 29°−2° to 35°2°)	24°−4°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph8 km/h	96%	2%	0
Mon 4a	Clear	29°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°)	23°−5°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	96%	3%	0
Mon 5a	Clear	28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°)	22°−6°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	96%	7%	0
Mon 6a	Clear	28°−2° (likely 27°−3° to 34°1°)	22°−6°	0%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	96%	9%	0
Mon 7a	Mostly sunny	29°−2° (likely 24°−4° to 34°1°)	24°−4°	0%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	92%	11%	0
Mon 8a	Mostly sunny	32°0° (likely 24°−4° to 35°2°)	27°−3°	0%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	85%	10%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Thunderstorms. High 51°11°, low 35°2°. Typical 60°16° / 27°−3°. Storms 0.76 in19 mm, 100% chance. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 51°11°
  70% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Rain, 51°11°
  100% chance · 2.2 in56 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Snow, 42°6°
  100% chance · 0.66 in17 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Snow, 36°2°
  90% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East northeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
47°8°–51°11°
Low, likely
34°1°–38°3°
Typical high / low
60°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
3
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Mostly cloudy. High 53°12°, low 28°−2°. Typical 59°15° / 26°−3°. Rain 0.19 in4.8 mm, 40% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 35°2°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 53°12°
  40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 38°3°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 28°−2°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
49°9°–53°12°
Low, likely
28°−2°–38°3°
Typical high / low
59°15° / 26°−3°
Wind
12 mph19 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 54°12°, low 28°−2°. Typical 59°15° / 26°−3°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 32°0°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 50°10°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 40°4°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 30°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
49°9°–54°12°
Low, likely
25°−4°–34°1°
Typical high / low
59°15° / 26°−3°
Wind
10 mph16 km/h, gusts 17 mph27 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly sunny. High 57°14°, low 28°−2°. Typical 58°14° / 26°−3°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 31°0°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 54°12°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 41°5°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 31°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
53°12°–57°14°
Low, likely
22°−6°–35°2°
Typical high / low
58°14° / 26°−3°
Wind
16 mph26 km/h, gusts 35 mph56 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 56°13°, low 29°−2°. Typical 58°14° / 25°−4°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 32°0°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 54°12°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 41°5°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 31°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
51°11°–58°14°
Low, likely
24°−4°–35°2°
Typical high / low
58°14° / 25°−4°
Wind
10 mph17 km/h, gusts 26 mph41 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 56°13°, low 33°1°. Typical 57°14° / 25°−4°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 34°1°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 52°11°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 42°5°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 35°1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
48°9°–56°13°
Low, likely
24°−4°–37°3°
Typical high / low
57°14° / 25°−4°
Wind
9 mph15 km/h
UV peak
3
Friday, Oct 30. Showers. High 53°12°, low 32°0°. Typical 57°14° / 24°−4°. Rain 0.03 in0.8 mm, 30% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 37°3°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 52°11°
  30% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 44°6°
  30% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Mostly clear, 35°2°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
50°10°–54°12°
Low, likely
30°−1°–39°4°
Typical high / low
57°14° / 24°−4°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 18 mph29 km/h
UV peak
4
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 49°9°, low 33°1°. Typical 56°13° / 24°−4°. Rain 0.02 in0.5 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 35°2°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 49°10°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 40°4°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 30°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
47°8°–51°11°
Low, likely
29°−2°–37°3°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 24°−4°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 18 mph29 km/h
UV peak
4
Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 48°9°, low 30°−1°. Typical 56°13° / 24°−4°. Rain 0.06 in1.5 mm, 40% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 33°0°
  20% chance
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 49°9°
  30% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 38°3°
  40% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 31°0°
  40% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
44°7°–55°13°
Low, likely
23°−5°–33°1°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 24°−4°
Wind
13 mph21 km/h, gusts 26 mph41 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 46°8°, low 29°−2°. Typical 56°13° / 23°−5°. Rain 0.09 in2.3 mm, 40% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 36°2°
  30% chance
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 48°9°
  30% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 37°3°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
44°7°–49°9°
Low, likely
27°−3°–33°1°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 23°−5°
Wind
18 mph28 km/h, gusts 38 mph62 km/h
UV peak
3

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The outlook

Today
100% chance of rain, high 51°, low 35°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 53°, low 28°.
Monday
Dry, high 54°, low 28°.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 46–57°.

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What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Rio Grande at Monte Vista

12 mi

Minor flooding

Level: 9.3 ft

Forecast peak 9.4 ft Sat 12 PM, minor flooding

Reading from Sat 8:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Rio Grande near Del Norte

5.9 mi

Action stage

Level: 5.5 ft
Flow: 7,350 cfs

Forecast peak 5.1 ft Sat 12 PM, action stage

Reading from Sat 7:46 AM · NWS gauge page

South Fork Rio Grande at South Fork

16 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 6.0 ft
Flow: 1,930 cfs

Forecast peak 5.8 ft Sun 6 AM

Reading from Sat 8:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Alamosa River above Terrace Reservoir

21 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 2.8 ft
Flow: 788 cfs

Reading from Sat 8:15 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 71% less heating than a typical week.

This week 47Typical 162

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F: 33
h below 17°F: 0
h below 5°F: 0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 26 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 34°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

DEL NORTE 3ENE · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1893–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 9°5° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 1° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).

−1°SunOct 18
±0°MonOct 19
+3°+2°TueOct 20
+5°+3°WedOct 21
+2°+1°ThuOct 22
+1°±0°FriOct 23
—SatOct 24

Del Norte weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 53 min; Losing 2 min 16 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 20 min less
Golden hour: 5:39–6:32 PM; Morning 7:06–7:58 AM
Blue hour: 6:32–6:42 PM; Morning 6:55–7:06 AM; first light 6:55 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 94% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

97% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:41 AM · rises 5:14 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking southwest from Del Norte. The highest point on the skyline is about 13,200 ft, 14 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 3× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

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Is this typical?

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Last 7 days vs normal

Sun & moon

Sun

Stars tonight? Poor

Moon

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