1:30 AM
— 6:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River
Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast
Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area, Fire
Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area, Fire Weather
Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area and Fire
Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
9:10 AM
— June 26th, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield,
Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Jackson, Lake, Park,
Teller, Chaffee, Custer, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Las
Animas, Costilla, Conejos, Saguache and Fremont Counties.
Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat
Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely,
Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand
Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Walden, Leadville,
Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Buena Vista, Salida, Westcliffe,
Walsenburg, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, Kim, Trinidad, San
Luis, Conejos, Saguache and Canon City.
WHEN...900 AM Thursday June 25 to 900 AM Friday June 26
IMPACTS...Smoke from several fires burning in Utah and Nevada is
being transported into Colorado and is expected to impact air
quality through at least Thursday morning. Smoke levels could
increase or decrease rapidly at times during the advisory period
due to the very unstable atmospheric conditions.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Grand Mesa 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.
Grand Mesa 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.
Grand Mesa National Forest
Based on persistent severe fire conditions, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests will begin Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. Gunnison National Forest went into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions previously on June 23.
Grand Mesa National Forest
Based on persistent severe fire conditions, Gunnison National Forest will begin Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. While the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests often coordinate restriction levels in tandem, current conditions require moving the Gunnison…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Norwood Ranger District closed public access to the Beaver Park Gravel Pit area beginning June 17 to protect public health and safety during active gravel crushing operations.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This order establishes specific restrictions within the Mount Sneffels Wilderness to protect natural resources, wildlife and the overall wilderness character. It outlines limits on group size, camping, campfires, waste disposal, dog control and other activities to reduce environmental impacts in…
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Uncompahgre Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness and Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Powderhorn Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the La Garita Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Grand Mesa National Forest
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the summer as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District continues seasonal and year‑round closures for the Little Bear Campground, Island Lake day-use area and associated trails. These closures are required to ensure public safety during reconstruction…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District to temporarily close Gold Creek Bridge and surrounding area for public safety during bridge reconstruction efforts starting March 17, 2026. The closure prohibits entry onto or travel on the bridge and…
Grand Mesa National Forest
Order Number 2026-01 applies to areas under special use permits for Powderhorn, Telluride, and Crested Butte ski resorts on National Forest System lands within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The order is intended to protect public safety and forest resources. The order…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District will implement annual winter travel restrictions beginning Dec. 31, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2030, in the Crested Butte Area.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District is renewing the annual winter closure for the Almont Triangle area, which will span from Dec. 12 at 12 a.m. to April 30 at 11:59 p.m., and each subsequent year through 2030 from Dec. 1 at 12 a.m. to April…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District is temporarily closing several roads in Mesa County to ensure public safety while timber is being harvested in the area. The following roads will be closed to visitors Monday through Friday from Dec. 10…
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to the presence of mine tailings that contain elevated levels of lead and arsenic.
Grand Mesa National Forest
To protect natural resources and wilderness character, this order describes prohibitions in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources from the zebra mussel/quagga mussel and other aquatic invasive species infestation.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to mitigate the effects of high levels of use and to protect natural resources and wilderness character.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public safety, as well as to provide high-quality, sustainable recreational opportunities for visitors.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire and to protect public safety, natural resources, and property in the Tincup area.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect Forest visitors, to protect NFS resources and to provide quality recreational opportunities for visitors in the Taylor River Corridor of the Gunnison National Forests
Grand Mesa National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-wildlife interactions.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary 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.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect Forest visitors, to protect the resources of the National Forest System within the Restricted Area, and to provide quality recreational opportunities for visitors.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the West Elk Wilderness and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Grand Mesa National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Raggeds Wilderness and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.