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Cooper Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 115 years).
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natural watercourse in Grand County, Colorado, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 09024000, as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 115 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
50°F
10°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.88 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 115 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FRASER RIVER AT WINTER PARK, CO. (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cooper Creek

H: 76° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
61°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
42%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
54°
3 AM
Overcast
53°
6 AM
Cloudy
52°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Overcast
76°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 PM
Light rain shower
63°
9 PM
Light rain shower
53°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cooper Creek?
Cooper Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Cooper Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cooper Creek in Colorado is 50°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 09024000, 0.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Cooper Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cooper Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cooper Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby