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
— 9:00 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 Zones 211, 213, 217 and 218.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 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.
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...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.
Arapaho 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.
Arapaho 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.
Arapaho National Forest
There are currently fire restrictions in place on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts within Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson counties Canyon Lake Ranger District within Larimer…
Arapaho National Forest
A closure is in effect to ensure human health and safety during mechanical fuel treatment operations and minimize conflict between the contractor and the general public.
Arapaho National Forest
Motor Vehicle closure order for a portion of Caribou Road (NFSR 505.1 on Boulder Ranger District) due to unsafe road conditions.
Arapaho National Forest
Road closure to protect public safety from the effects of the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire and post-fire flooding on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Arapaho National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been implemented on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. This Order shall be in effect from March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM through December 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM, unless rescinded.
Arapaho National Forest
Area closure to protect nesting raptors on National Forest System lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Arapaho National Forest
Permanent recreational shooting order for the Canyon Lakes, Clear Creek, and Sulphur Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, described in the Forest Order detail below. An interactive, online map viewer of the Described Areas is available…
Arapaho National Forest
Places restrictions on possessing, storing, or transporting any hay, hay cubes, straw, grain, or other forage or mulch product in the restricted locations
Arapaho National Forest
Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes WNS and to protect bat species during critical biological periods
Arapaho National Forest
Order prohibiting camping for more than 14 days in a 30-day period or more than 30 days in a 365-day period
Arapaho National Forest
Order covering prohibitions on multiple topics including camping, campfires, dog leash requirements, and more
Arapaho National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety
Arapaho National Forest
Restrictions on going into or being upon the National Forest System Road and Lands in the Restricted Road/Area
Arapaho National Forest
Area closure of a portion of Soda Creek Road and the Barbour Fork Trailhead to dispersed camping, fires and use after sundown or before sunrise
Arapaho National Forest
Prohibited acts in the Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area within the Pawnee National Grassland
Arapaho National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) & (b), the following Act is prohibited within all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture: Possessing or using a wagon, cart, wheelbarrow, bicycle or other vehicle (including "game carts")…
Arapaho National Forest
Prohibitions on going into or being upon the area commonly known as Ram's Horn between April 1 and July 30, of each year.
Arapaho National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland until further notice: 1. Possessing or operating any motorboat on all lakes except: Chambers Lake, Dowdy Lake, Granby Reservoir, Shadow…