< Wind Advisory Colorado, Utah | Effective 04/02/2026 06:59

Wind Advisory Colorado, Utah | Effective 04/02/2026 06:59

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 7:59AM MDT until April 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 6:59am
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Eastern Uinta Basin, and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description: 
Lower Yampa River Basin; Grand Valley; Debeque to Silt Corridor; Central Colorado River Basin; Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Eastern Uinta Basin; Arches/Grand Flat; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Junction CO