Rio Grande County, CO — Threat Level Today
As of Oct 14, 05:06 AM ET, Rio Grande County, Colorado is at WATCH (42/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is 1 active NWS alert incl. Freeze Warning.
Updated Oct 14, 05:06 AM ET · 14 federal data sources
42 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert incl. Freeze Warning
- ▸ Swiss Roll fire 34 mi away (777 acres, 100% contained)
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Overnight
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Freeze Warning |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Swiss Roll 34 mi · Aspen Acres 69.5 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Northwest at 71% of 7-day peak · 0% of Colorado customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Colorado |
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