Pike National Forest

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40PM MDT until July 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

12:40 PM — 8:30 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

12:40 PM — 8:30 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTH PARK... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 214. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 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.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 12:40PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

12:40 PM — 8:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR SOUTH PARK, THE SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS, AND THE PALMER DIVIDE TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216 and 241. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 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.

Overview

Pike National Forest is part of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) administrative unit, covering nearly 3 million acres across Colorado and Kansas. The Pike portion encompasses over 1.1 million acres in Colorado's Front Range, west of Colorado Springs, including the iconic Pikes Peak. The forest is currently open with moderate to high fire danger levels depending on district. Recent alerts include downed and weakened trees on the South Platte Ranger District from sustained high winds (December 2025), and the Turkey Tracks shooting range remains closed following the controlled Turkey Tracks 69 wildfire (22 acres, controlled as of November 30, 2025). Several area-specific closures are in effect for resource protection, including wilderness camping restrictions, bear protection orders, raptor nest site closures, and seasonal restrictions. Current fire danger is rated High for Pikes Peak and South Platte districts, and Moderate for South Park district. The forest offers diverse recreation including wilderness areas (Lost Creek, Buffalo Peaks, Mount Evans), the Colorado Trail, 14ers, dispersed camping, and extensive backcountry opportunities. Winter prescribed pile burning operations are underway in some areas. As always, check current conditions with local ranger districts before heading out, and practice Leave No Trace principles.

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