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About this incident

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect Wednesday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued Thursday afternoon.

AFFECTED AREA

In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area below 9000 feet.

TIMING

For the first Fire Weather Watch, Wednesday afternoon. For the second Fire Weather Watch, Thursday afternoon.

WINDS

Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

17 to 22 percent.

IMPACTS

Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Updates

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Mar 24, 2026, 7:15 AM
Fire resolved: Fire Weather Watch issued March 23 at 11:41AM MDT until March 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
This fire is no longer active according to InciWeb and has been marked as resolved.
Mar 24, 2026, 3:15 AM
Update for: Fire Weather Watch issued March 23 at 11:41AM MDT until March 26 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Updated information for this alert:
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 9000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect Wednesday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued Thursday afternoon.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
For the first Fire Weather Watch, Wednesday afternoon. For the second Fire Weather Watch, Thursday afternoon.
WINDS
Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
17 to 22 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Severity: danger Expires: 2026-03-24 12:15:00

Size, containment, and perimeter come from the National Interagency Fire Center. Narrative comes from InciWeb. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.