3:08 PM
— 11:15 PM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE I-70 MOUNTAINS, SOUTH PARK, AND THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
3:08 PM
— 11:15 PM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE I-70 MOUNTAINS, SOUTH PARK, AND THE SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
3:08 PM
— 11:15 PM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 241.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
2:40 PM
— July 1st, 6:45 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
2:40 PM
— July 1st, 6:45 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
2:40 PM
— July 1st, 6:45 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229,
AND 230...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING 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 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch
and spread rapidly and erratically.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for
the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather
conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The
transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution
levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or
worse, at times. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts,
and advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...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.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Fremont, Teller, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Lincoln,
Elbert, Morgan, Washington and eastern Custer Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Canon City, Cripple Creek,
Walsenburg, Beulah, Rye, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Limon, Kiowa,
Fort Morgan, and Akron.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires
could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least
Wednesday 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.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Fremont, Teller, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Lincoln,
Elbert, Morgan, Washington and eastern Custer Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Canon City, Cripple Creek,
Walsenburg, Beulah, Rye, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Limon, Kiowa,
Fort Morgan, and Akron.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires
could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least
Wednesday 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.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park,
Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores,
and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden,
Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood
Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown,
Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena
Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and
Saguache.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado
and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy
smoke through at least Wednesday 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 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Fremont, Teller, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Lincoln,
Elbert, Morgan, Washington and eastern Custer Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Canon City, Cripple Creek,
Walsenburg, Beulah, Rye, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Limon, Kiowa,
Fort Morgan, and Akron.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires
could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least
Wednesday 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 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Fremont, Teller, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Lincoln,
Elbert, Morgan, Washington and eastern Custer Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Canon City, Cripple Creek,
Walsenburg, Beulah, Rye, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Limon, Kiowa,
Fort Morgan, and Akron.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of the Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires
could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least
Wednesday 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 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Action Day Alert for Multiple Pollutants.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 400 PM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Hot, sunny, and occasionally smoky weather
conditions will result in ozone concentrations occasionally
reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday and
Tuesday. Particle pollution levels could also reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, due to the wildfire
smoke. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and
advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...People with heart or lung disease, older
adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
During periods of heavier wildfire smoke, everyone should reduce
prolonged or heavy exertion.
9:10 AM
— July 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park,
Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores,
and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden,
Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood
Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown,
Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena
Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and
Saguache.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado
and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy
smoke through at least Wednesday 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.