2:24 AM
— 5:30 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell and
Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any
new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower
Colorado River below 8000 feet.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
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.
Joes Valley Reservoir
Joes Valley Campground will be undergoing construction from April 13, 2026 through June 10, 2026. This project will disrupt access and the availability of amenities and services. The campground will be closed to all visitors during this time. Please be sure to schedule a reservation once it opens.
Fishlake National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fishlake National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Fishlake National Forest
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Fishlake National Forest
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will be coordinating with the Fishlake National Forest to conduct a rotenone treatment on Beaver Creek, Richfield Ranger District, during the week of July 13th. The goal of this work is to maintain the conservation population of Bonneville cutthroat…
Fishlake National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the Wild Goose fire and post fire containment. This Order shall be in effect from June 27th, 2026 at 16:30 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026 unless rescinded. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and…
Fishlake National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during The Cottonwood Fire and post fire containment. This shall be in effect from June 27, 2026 at 16:00 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026 unless rescinded.
Fishlake National Forest
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will begin on Friday, June 26, at 12:01a.m., on the Fishlake National Forest.Please see the attached documents for more information regarding these restrictions
Fishlake National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the CottonwoodFire and post fire containment. This Order shall be in effect from June 24, 2026 at 12:01 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026 unless rescinded.
Fishlake National Forest
The order will be effective starting June 12 at 12:01am and will be in place until October 31st, 2026, or until rescinded.
Fishlake National Forest
Fishlake National Forest Order Number 0408-26-01 establishes annual seasonal road closures on specific Forest Development Roads within the Richfield Ranger District from January 1 to May 15 to prevent resource damage during wet conditions. Restricted vehicles include all types except over-snow…
Fishlake National Forest
Due to the potential for flash floods, it is prohibited to be in the area shown in the attached map from July 1 to September 30 annually.
Fishlake National Forest
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Fishlake National Forest
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fishlake National Forest
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Fishlake National Forest
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fishlake National Forest
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.