4:18 AM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas,
Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre
River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor,
Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk
Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and
Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox
Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest
San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper
Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah,
including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat,
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast
Utah and Tavaputs Plateau.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these
include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and
Babylon burn scars to name a few.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area today and will
support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the
watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected
increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more
susceptible areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
San Juan 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 Juan 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 Juan National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety during the construction and rehabilitation of the Mainstem Hermosa Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Project.
San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
Starting July 30th, 2026, fire restrictions are changing for the San Juan National Forest. Zone 1 fire restrictions drop from Stage II to Stage I. Zone II fire restrictions drop from Stage II to no restrictions. View attached maps for Zone I and II details.
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety during the construction and rehabilitation of the Mainstem Hermosa Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Project.
San Juan National Forest
This purpose of this Order is to protect physical and biological resources of the Lizard Head Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
From November 15 through April 30 annually, it is prohibited to use an over-snow vehicle (snowmobiles, timber sleds, and ski bikes) or mechanized vehicle that lacks a motor, such as a non-electric bicycle, on the Described Roads and Described Trails and OFF NFS roads in the Described Area. (See map…
San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
In order to protect the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Hermosa Creek Wilderness, the following are prohibited:Entering or being upon a trail, campsite, or other area by a group larger than 15 people, with a maximum combination of people and stock not to exceed 25 in one…
San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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