Colorado, Utah Freeze Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 09:00

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 10:00AM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Freeze Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin and Lower Yampa River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, 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: 
Lower Yampa River Basin; Central Yampa River Basin; Eastern Uinta Basin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO