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

Headline: 
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 10:00AM MDT until April 18 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 likely, including a hard freeze. * WHERE...In Colorado, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, 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; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO