Update: Fire weather watch in place for Routt County for Tuesday – high fire danger

Published Jun 22, 2026

On Sunday at 10:17 p.m. an updated fire weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between noon and 10 p.m. for Routt County.

Winds are expected to be west 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity 5 to 10%.

“Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended,” states the NWS.

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