June 18th, 8:57 PM
— 2:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little
Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast
Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area, Fire
Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 205
Colorado River Headwaters, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, 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. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast
Utah.
* TIMING...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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
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 La Garita 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 Powderhorn 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 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 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 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.