Update: Fire weather watch issued for San Juan and Gunnison Basin for Thursday – enhanced fire threat

Published Jul 1, 2026

On Tuesday at 6:08 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Thursday between noon and 8 p.m. for Northern San Juan and Gunnison Basin.

According to the NWS, 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