4:02 PM
— 4:30 PM
At 402 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 13 miles northwest of Manter to near The Saunders
Elevator, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Prowers and northeastern Baca Counties.
2:43 PM
— July 3rd, 6:45 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
2:43 PM
— July 3rd, 6:45 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT FRIDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225,
226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 4 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
1:45 AM
— 8:00 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8
PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE NORTHEAST PLAINS AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS...
.Humidity will trend down some today, while wind speeds trend up
sufficiently to produce critical fire weather conditions across
portions of northeast NM during the afternoon and early evening
hours. Several hours of single digit humidity values are expected
across the Northeast Highlands.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northeast Plains (Zone 104) and Northeast Highlands
(Zone 123).
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM MDT this evening.
* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35
mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative humidity between 6 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
3:46 PM
— 4:15 PM
At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Vilas, or 16 miles southeast of Springfield,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Walsh and Stonington.
2:10 PM
— July 3rd, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Elbert, Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, and eastern
Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Kiowa,
Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Pueblo and
Westcliffe.
WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 02 to 900 AM Friday July 03
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres Fire could have
periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Friday
morning.
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.
9:10 AM
— July 3rd, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Elbert, Teller, El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, and eastern
Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Kiowa,
Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Canon City, Pueblo and
Westcliffe.
WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 02 to 900 AM Friday July 03
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres Fire could have
periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Friday
morning.
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.
San Isabel 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.
San Isabel 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.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts. The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte, South Park, San Carlos, Salida and Leadville Ranger Districts. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety in an area with known hazards due to tree fall, damaged buildings, potential tree fall.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety while fuels reduction work utilizing heavy equipment is occurring.
San Isabel National Forest
Continued winds have impacted the Interlaken Historic Site, knocking down old green trees and impacting buildings. Dexter House was not impacted and is safe to tour, but please stay clear of other buildings in the area. Other trees may be further impacted by more wind. Please keep your…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety from roadway construction that will be occurring along the entire road prism.
San Isabel National Forest
This alert contains project documents for the Sacramento Gulch Mill Site removal action Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis. The project documents will be available for public review for 30 days beginning on May 18th, 2026 and ending on June 18th. Written comments may be submitted electronically…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.
San Isabel National Forest
Sharpe FireCurrent as of 5/21/2026 9 a.m.Update/clarification: The Pueblo Interagency Zone Type 3 Team will be managing only the area of the Sharpe fire that is burning in Colorado. This includes firefighting activities, counting of acreage (in Colorado only) and containment. Date of…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District. The purpose of the Order is to protect active nest sites of birds of prey pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712).
San Isabel National Forest
To prioritize public safety, Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) has been closed due to asphalt damage. The road is barricaded from the Abe Lee parking turnoff to Hagerman Pass. Access to Turquoise Lake is still available via County Road 9C and County Road 9 to the Hagerman Pass intersection. The…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect wildlife by implementing specific seasonal road and trail closures identified in the September 26, 2022, Final Record of Decision for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management (MVUM)…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of the Order is to protect active nest sites of bald eagles and golden eagles pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712).
San Isabel National Forest
Due to sustained high winds from the last storm front, expect to see many downed and weakened trees on roads and trails in the South Platte Ranger District.Be mindful that, even if a tree looks okay, it may be weakened and could fall. Forest Service crews are working on clearing trees over the next…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.Please note that this closure is only in effect between March 1 and July 31 of each year.The purpose of this Order is to protect American peregrine falcons, a species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.Please see the attached document…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville, Salida and South Park ranger districts.This order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness and to protect the character, solitude and condition of this wilderness.Please see the attached document for more…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and a sensitive riparian habitat from further damage.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Park and South Platte ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville and Salida ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety due to impacts of the Waldo Canyon fire.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos and Salida ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte and South Park ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during Colorado Springs Utilities South Catamount Dam repair.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) nesting sites. The peregrine falcon is listed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a species of State Special Concern, and guidelines have been identified that calls for no…
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte, South Park, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.The purpose of the order is to protect public safety by minimizing adverse interactions between bears and humans.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Salida Ranger District.The purpose of the order is to protect an active golden eagle nest site.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character by managing recreational use within the Holy Cross Wilderness.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public safety.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
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San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety due to erosion and flooding in the area affected by the Spring Creek Fire.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest
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San Isabel National Forest
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