Summit County
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 11:39AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, and the Wyoming Department of Health. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...All of Western and Central Wyoming * WHEN...Now through Noon Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke from western United States wildfires continues to be observed across much of western and central Wyoming. The smoke is limiting visibilities at times. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:51AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the Wyoming Department of Health until noon MDT Monday. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Uinta County in southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...Noon MDT Friday through Noon MDT Monday * IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the northwestern United States has been observed across southwest Wyoming. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and provides health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Overview
Summit County, Colorado is located in the heart of the White River National Forest, with approximately 80% of the county's land managed by the Dillon Ranger District. The forest is currently open with moderate fire danger ratings across all ranger districts. As of September 2025, fire restrictions have been lifted for the White River National Forest. The area offers extensive recreation opportunities including developed campgrounds (Prospector, Heaton Bay, Blue River, and others around Dillon Reservoir and Green Mountain Reservoir), dispersed camping throughout national forest lands, and backcountry access to wilderness areas including portions of the Eagles Nest and Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness. Note that Sapphire Point North Overlook and parking area is closed through November 15, 2025 for maintenance. Campgrounds typically close for the season in early October (around October 7). The county sits at high elevation (around 9,000 feet at Dillon Reservoir) and offers year-round recreation. Summer road openings typically occur in mid-June. Dispersed camping is permitted but limited to 28 days within any continuous 60-day period. Contact the Dillon Ranger District office at (970) 468-5400 for current conditions and dispersed camping locations.
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