San Juan County

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially along the higher terrain.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

WNP Bookstore Closed 9/3

The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Wednesday Sept 3 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Thursday Sept 4 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed inside the visitor center at Aztec Ruins, nor are they allowed on the archaeological trail through Aztec West. Pets are welcome in the parking lot, the picnic area, and along the Old Spanish Trail. Service animals are the exception.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

WNP Bookstore Closed 9/4

The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Thursday, Sept 4 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Friday, Sept 5 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org