Resolved Jun 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Montrose County · Started Jun 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Under reviewcause
Jun 14, 2026 at 10:01 PMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
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 Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs.
TIMING
From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
WINDS
West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
7 to 12 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.