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The Upper Desert Tank can be found on the Mount Sneffels USGS quad topo map. Upper Desert Tank is a reservoir in Ouray County in the state of Colorado. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 38.0958, -107.8565 and the altitude is 8406 feet (2562 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Upper Desert Tank should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Upper Desert Tank are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 38.0958
Longitude: -107.8565
Elevation: 8406 ft (2562 m)
Locator Map - Upper Desert Tank
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Local Weather
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Friday:
High: 36°F - Low: 21°F
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Sunny. Highs in the 30s.
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Saturday:
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Sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
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Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 3 to 5 inches. Highs in the 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
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Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25. Highs in the 40s.
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Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s. Highs 45 to 55.
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Mostly sunny. A slight chance of snow in the morning...then a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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191 5th Ave
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Price from: $85
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