Pagosa Springs, CO
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Thunderstorms forecast later today. Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (93%). Thunderstorms forecast later today.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
About Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs is an eastern San Juan planning page for San Juan River access, forest trails, campgrounds, reservoir routes, hot-spring-adjacent plans, and Wolf Creek Pass travel.
Make the Most of a Pagosa Springs Day
Use elevation, river flow, storms, smoke, and pass conditions to choose between town paths, paddling, forest trailheads, campground routines, or mountain drives.
Weather Tips for Pagosa Springs
- Afternoon lightning, San Juan River flow, cold nights, smoke, muddy roads, snow or ice near Wolf Creek Pass, and limited cell service can all affect Pagosa plans.
- Check wind, waves, current, water temperature, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Start early for high routes because afternoon storms, cold wind, and road issues can narrow your options quickly.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Pagosa Springs, including Pagosa Springs, San Juan River access, Piedra River routes, Wolf Creek Pass, nearby reservoirs, and eastern San Juan National Forest trail areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- San Juan River
- Wolf Creek Pass
- Piedra River
- Williams Creek Reservoir
- Chimney Rock
- South Fork approaches
- Weminuche access
- Navajo State Park approaches
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Pagosa Springs rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.