Resolved Mar 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM. Kept for reference.
HighWildfireNWS Grand Junction
Fire Weather Watch
Routt County · Started Mar 19, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Mar 19, 2026 at 9:38 PMdiscovered
Approximate area based on reported fire size
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 from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
AFFECTED AREA
In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt Forecast Area below 9000 feet.
TIMING
From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
WINDS
Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
11 to 16 percent.
IMPACTS
Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.