Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued March 19 at 6:59PM MDT until March 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
A prolonged period of record warmth and very low humidity will
bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions for much of
northeast and north central Colorado through Saturday. The most
widespread critical conditions are expected to develop Saturday
afternoon and hold into Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 213.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet; Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: