Update: Fire weather watch issued for the Western Slope for Thursday – increased fire danger

Published Jun 8, 2026

On Monday at 11:17 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Thursday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Northern San Juan, North Fork, Gunnison Basin and Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service