Resolved Mar 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Garfield County · Started Mar 19, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Mar 19, 2026 at 11:39 AMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
About this incident
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area below 8000 feet.
TIMING
From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 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.