Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Weather
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Red Feather Lakes, Larimer County.
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About Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Red Feather Lakes unfolds as a serene expanse of granite outcroppings and whispering ponderosa pines, where the very air seems to hold the cool, clean scent of evergreen. It lies 30.5 miles west-north-west of Fort Collins, CO (from Fort Collins, CO: bearing 300°T), and is situated 29.6 miles north of Estes Park. The landscape here is a testament to glacial artistry, with a scattering of azure lakes reflecting the vast, ever-changing Colorado sky. These waters, from the larger lakes to the more intimate ponds, are the heart of Red Feather Lakes, their shores often fringed with lush meadows that burst with wildflowers in the summer months. The terrain rises and falls gently, offering glimpses of distant, snow-capped peaks that stand as silent sentinels against the horizon. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the forest floor, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of peace. This high-country haven, long a cherished retreat, owes its character to a history intertwined with the rugged beauty of the Rockies and the quiet perseverance of its inhabitants. Early settlers found sustenance and solace in this remote corner, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the bounty of the land. While no single industry dominates, a gentle tourism economy thrives, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and outdoor recreation that Red Feather Lakes offers in abundance, from fishing in its clear waters to hiking its winding trails. The distinctive atmosphere of Red Feather Lakes is one of quietude, a place where the modern world recedes, allowing for a deeper connection with the natural world and a mindful appreciation of life's simpler pleasures.
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| Location | Red Feather Lakes, Larimer County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.802481°N, 105.591663°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 80545 |
| Area Code | 303, 720 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Red Feather Lakes, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Red Feather Lakes includes coordinates 40.802481°N, 105.591663°W, situated in Larimer County. ZIP code 80545. Telephone area code: 303, 720. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
