November 1st, 7:52 PM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher amounts
possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
Mountains.
* WHEN...Until noon MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
November 1st, 4:08 PM
— 4:15 PM
Significant and historic flooding is occurring across southwest
Colorado and southeast Utah. Widespread rainfall will continue
through Monday. Excessive runoff will also increase flooding risks.
Many local roads have become flooded and impassable. Some roads have
washed out, or collapsed completely. If you live in the warned area,
it is recommended to not travel this evening or overnight. This is a
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
* WHAT...Major flooding caused by excessive rainfall will continue.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
* WHERE...Western Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
Western Dolores County in southwestern Colorado...
Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
West Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
Southern San Juan County in southeastern Utah...
* WHEN...Until 415 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 359 PM MST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 3
inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Durango, Blanding, Mexican Hat, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Dolores,
Dove Creek, Ignacio, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, White Mesa, Bluff,
Tselakai Dezza, Halchita, Goulding, Hovenweep National Monument,
Towaoc, Arriola, Yellow Jacket and Lewis.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
November 1st, 2:20 PM
— 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 218 PM MST, satellite estimates and river gauge data near
Cedar Hill, NM indicate heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Animas River, Lightner Creek and Basin Creek.
- At 1:00 PM MST Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tonight to a crest of 11.2 feet by early Monday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Monday night.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 06/19/1949.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Durango and Bondad.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 31st, 10:37 PM
— 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San
Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast
Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges,
La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From 5 AM MST Sunday through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast
Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday
morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall
and flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 31st, 9:50 AM
— 9:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado...
La Plata River at Hesperus affecting La Plata County.
For the La Plata River...including Hesperus...Minor flooding is
forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/gjt.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 900 AM MST.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...La Plata River at Hesperus.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday
evening to a crest of 5.8 feet late Sunday evening. It will then
fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8
feet on 05/21/2005.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 31st, 7:16 PM
— 4:30 PM
SABCO
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
...A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM SATURDAY
UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY...
*WHAT...Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline.
*WHERE...West Elk Mountains, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and
La Plata Mountains
*WHEN...From 4:30 PM Saturday until 4:30 PM Monday.
*IMPACTS...Backcountry travelers can easily trigger dangerous
avalanches large enough to bury a human.
*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A potent winter storm increases
avalanche danger Sunday into Monday. Rain, snow, and wind will cause
natural avalanches above treeline. Check the forecast at
www.colorado.gov/avalanche.
Beyer & Pritchett
San Juan National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
San Juan National Forest
Area Closure: The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area. Concerns for public safety include loose debris, continuing flume degradation, falling trees, and any potential impacts or failures to or from the adjacent LPEA…
San Juan National Forest
Heavy rain throughout Southwest Colorado in the past two days caused extremely dangerous conditions on the San Juan National Forest. These ongoing conditions include widespread flooding, road, trail, and infrastructure damage, and downed trees. As of Friday, October 23, field crews are assessing…
San Juan National Forest
Starting October 13, 2026, the Big Al Trail (NFST 630) will be closed from its beginning point at its junction with NFSR 565 to its terminus at the west Mancos observation deck. The Area around the Big Al Trail (NFST 630) will be closed from the Big Al Trail head North and West adjacent to FR 565…
San Juan National Forest
Bear activity is very high across the San Juan National Forest. Campers should plan ahead and be prepared to secure food and scented personal items away from their camps to avoid bear/human conflict.
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety during the construction and rehabilitation of the Mainstem Hermosa Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Project.
San Juan National Forest
This purpose of this Order is to protect physical and biological resources of the Lizard Head Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
San Juan National Forest
This San Juan National Forest forest order describes closure areas, as well as camping and motor vehicle travel restrictions in the Falls Creek.
San Juan National Forest
The Pagosa Ranger District's West Fork Bridge is closed by Forest Order due to damage during the October 2025 flood events. Forest Road 648 (West Fork) is closed at location identified by this order.
San Juan National Forest
In early October, severe flooding events created ongoing safety and access concerns for Forest users on the Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest. Available forest employees are assessing the many roads, trails, bridges, and other infrastructure that was damaged or…
San Juan National Forest
The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:
San Juan National Forest
From November 15 through April 30 annually, it is prohibited to use an over-snow vehicle (snowmobiles, timber sleds, and ski bikes) or mechanized vehicle that lacks a motor, such as a non-electric bicycle, on the Described Roads and Described Trails and OFF NFS roads in the Described Area. (See map…
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of the seasonal closure of the McPhee Over Trail is to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.
San Juan National Forest
Dogs are not allowed in the Chicken Creek Ski Area from December 15 to March 15, annually in order to protect public safety.
San Juan National Forest
La Plata Canyon Camping and Fire Restrictions are in place to protect the natural resources in this beautiful, very popular area. Camping is prohibited outside of Forest Service designated camping areas (Darby, La Plata City, Bay City, Miners Cabin, and Madden Creek) and developed campgrounds…
San Juan National Forest
In order to protect the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Hermosa Creek Wilderness, the following are prohibited:Entering or being upon a trail, campsite, or other area by a group larger than 15 people, with a maximum combination of people and stock not to exceed 25 in one…
San Juan National Forest
In order to protect natural resources and to provide for public health and safety, the following are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the San Juan National Forest:Camping, or leaving camping equipment at any location or within three (3) miles of any prior…
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect the objects of the monument through implementing restrictions prescribed in the Chimney Rock National Monument (CRNM) Final Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
San Juan National Forest
This order implements prohibitions necessary to provide protection of natural conditions and processes in order to facilitate research and education and maintain biological diversity – the purposes for which RNAs are established on National Forest System lands – within the Grizzly Peak RNA.
San Juan National Forest
Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.Forest and Regional orders are generally temporary in nature and are designed to protect public safety and our natural resource. After review, Regional…
