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The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Junction CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Junction CO on this developing situation.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Mar 24, 2026, 12:30 PM

LowWeatherThe Slope

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Junction CO on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Junction CO on this developing situation.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Mar 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

LowWeatherThe Slope

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled.

The Wind Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Area: Montrose CountyExpires: Mar 15, 2026, 8:30 PM

LowPrescribed FireInciWeb

Summit Point Prescribed Burn

Update: 3/5/2026 Seasonal weather patterns across the region are transitioning toward the cooler nights, steady daytime warming, and predictable humidity trends that support safe and effective prescribed burning. These improving conditions are creating operational windows suitable for conducting the Summit Point prescribed burn. The project includes six burn units totaling approximately 146 acres, which may be treated individually or in phases depending on daily weather and fuel conditions. As these favorable conditions develop, firefighters will take advantage of them to initiate broadcast burning within the established prescription parameters. Prescribed fire remains one of the most important tools for maintaining the health and resilience of fire‑adapted ecosystems. Good fire reduces hazardous fuel accumulations, improves forest structure, and helps restore ecological processes that have been limited due to decades of fire exclusion. By applying fire in a deliberate and controlled manner, land managers can reduce the risk of high‑severity wildfire and maintain a landscape that is more resilient and easier to manage under future fire conditions. Smoke from prescribed burns is typically short‑lived and significantly less impactful than the prolonged, heavy smoke produced during uncontrolled wildfires. Implementing prescribed fire now helps limit the potential for long-duration smoke events and reduces the need for costly wildfire suppression efforts. Overall, prescribed fire is a cost‑effective and proactive approach to protecting nearby communities, natural resources, and long-term ecosystem health. Stay tuned and informed for future notifications about upcoming burning planned for the Summit Point project.

Mar 5started

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Dawson broadcast prescribed burn

Update: 3/5/2026 Seasonal weather patterns are shifting toward conditions that are ideal for broadcast burning across the Dawson project area. Cooler nights, moderate daytime temperatures, and more predictable humidity trends are improving fuel moistures and creating windows that support safe and effective ignition. The project encompasses four burn units totaling approximately 634 acres, which may be treated individually or in phases depending on conditions. As favorable weather and fuel conditions develop, firefighters will take advantage of these opportunities to implement prescribed fire operations within the established prescription parameters. Prescribed fire plays a critical role in restoring the health and resilience of fire‑adapted ecosystems. Good fire is a natural and necessary process that reduces hazardous fuel accumulations, improves forest structure, and strengthens ecological function. Applying fire under controlled conditions helps defend the landscape from high‑intensity wildfire by reducing available fuels—allowing future fire to occur on our terms, rather than during peak wildfire season. Smoke impacts from prescribed fire are typically shorter in duration and lower in overall volume compared to smoke produced during uncontrolled wildfires, which can linger for weeks or even months. Conducting prescribed burns now helps prevent the need for large‑scale, high‑cost wildfire suppression efforts later. Overall, prescribed fire is a significantly more cost‑effective and sustainable management tool than responding to unplanned wildfires. Stay tuned and informed for future notifications about upcoming burning planned for this project.

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LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Advisory

SABCO THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY... *WHAT...It is very easy for people to trigger large and deadly avalanches through the weekend. *WHERE...The Never Summer Mountains south over Berthoud Pass and Loveland Pass into Summit County, the Gore Range, and the northern Sawatch. *WHEN...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist through Sunday. *IMPACTS...Very large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...These are the most dangerous conditions we have experienced all season. You can trigger a very large avalanche from a distance or from below. You may get no warning signs before you trigger a deadly avalanche. Careful planning and conservative terrain selection are essential for safe travel in backcountry avalanche terrain. Avoid travel on or under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche Pritchett

Area: Pitkin CountyExpires: Mar 1, 2026, 6:00 PM

LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Watch

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FOR 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger. * WHERE...Portions of the Front Range (Cameron Pass south to Berthoud Pass including Rocky Mountain National Park), the Elkhead Mountains, and the Flat Tops. * WHEN...Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended on Wednesday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Feb 24, 2026, 5:00 PM

LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Watch

AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM WEDNESDAY *WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE The Park Range *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions on Wednesday *IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended on Wednesday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Area: Routt CountyExpires: Feb 24, 2026, 4:45 PM

LowWeatherThe Slope

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

Area: Mesa CountyExpires: Feb 20, 2026, 9:30 PM

LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Advisory

SABCO THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY *WHATit is very easy for people to trigger large and deadly avalanches through the weekend. *WHEREthe Elkheads, Park Range, Flat Tops, Front Range, Gore Range, 10-Mile Range, Grand Mesa, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains. *WHENDangerous avalanche conditions exist through Sunday. *IMPACTSLarge and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain requires careful planning and cautious route-finding to stay safe. Many slopes that were safe earlier this winter are now dangerous. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche Pritchett

Area: Mesa CountyExpires: Feb 22, 2026, 5:45 PM

LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Warning

AVWBOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY... *WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE... The Grand Mesa, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains *WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday evening and last through Friday *IMPACTS... Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Tuesday evening through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche Pritchett

Area: Mesa CountyExpires: Feb 20, 2026, 4:30 PM

LowWeatherNWS Denver

Avalanche Warning

AVWBOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY *WHAT Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger. *WHEREthe Flat Tops, Park Range, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains, Gore Range, Sawatch, West Elk, Elk Mountains, and San Juan Mountains. *WHEN Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin on Tuesday evening and last through Thursday. *IMPACTS Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Tuesday evening through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche

Area: Mesa CountyExpires: Feb 19, 2026, 5:45 PM

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