1:38 AM
— 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New
Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico,
Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and
Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central
Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into
Monday with rainfall amounts generally between 1 and 2 inches
near and west of the Continental Divide, except near 3 inches in
favored upslope regions of the Tusas Mountains near Chama. This
rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase
runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the
last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not
expected to be as high as the last flood event. If river flooding
materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 6:46 PM
— 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible,
especially over the western half of San Luis Valley.
* WHERE...The western half of the San Luis Valley, including Del
Norte, Antonito and Mogote.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow over the San Juan
Mountains may cause flooding in the San Luis Valley, especially
Monday and Tuesday as high flows move out of the mountains and
through the Rio Grande and Conejos River.
- The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and
the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 6:46 PM
— 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Colorado, including the
following areas, the Eastern San Juan Mountains, and the Upper Rio
Grande Valley.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone location.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall is expected to fall Sunday and Monday across the
area, leading to elevated concerns for flooding in areas that
have recently received excessive moisture, or have recently
experienced flooding.
- The greatest risk of flooding will be along the Conejos River and
the Rio Grande, including Del Norte and Mogote.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 6:44 PM
— 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
14 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday night
and Monday morning. Strong winds could produce areas of blowing and
drifting snow.
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This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Rio Grande National Forest
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Rio Grande National Forest
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Rio Grande National Forest
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Rio Grande National Forest
Rio Grande National Forest announced today their winter slash pile burning plans. As conditions allow, fire crews plan to burn numerous piles of woody debris from timber sale and thinning project areas across the Rio Grande National Forest. This year’s pile burn areas include:Saguache Ranger…
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order is to protect public safety by preventing damage to groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski routes.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers food storage restrictions from April 1 to December 1 annually, within recreation sites across the entire Rio Grande National Forest. The purpose of this Order to protect wildlife and human safety by reducing the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans.
Rio Grande National Forest
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Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts camping, parking, and dogs in the Beaver Creek Recreation Area. It also prohibits boats at Million Reservoir.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order prohibits camping, parking, campfire and stove use, and restricts dogs within the Big Meadows Recreation area on the Divide Ranger District.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order establishes a 14-day camping limit within a continuous 30-day period anywhere on the Rio Grande National Forest.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers the entire La Garita Wilderness area including portions on the Gunnison National Forest. The order restricts group size, camping, campfire and stove use, equipment storing, horse use, dogs, and cutting switchbacks on trails.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts group use, horse use, camping, campfires, and dogs in the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.