Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte, Colorado water temperature
Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte, Colorado · River
The current water temperature at Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte is 13.1 °C (as of September 3, 2026, source: USGS).
A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.
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Measurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 103 data points since July 6, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 12.3 °C on August 26, 2026 · highest value: 22.6 °C on July 30, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 12.6 °C and 19.4 °C.
The current value is 2.2 °C below the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte right now?
The current water temperature is 13.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte?
Currently 13.1 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 15.3 °C.
When is the water warmest at Slate River above Baxter Gl at HWY 135 near Crested Butte?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (17.4 °C).
