Grand Lake Trail Groomers

Very warm and dry conditions are expected today and Saturday. Red flag conditions are expected this afternoon for strong winds and low relative humidity. The strongest winds and driest conditions are expected east of the Divide across Larimer County, though favorable conditions for rapid fire growth are possible across all of the warned area. Strong winds will again occur on Saturday as well. Gusty winds will develop in the foothills and South Park early Saturday morning, then spread across the plains along the Wyoming border in the afternoon. Relative humidities will remain fairly low with minimal recovery in the foothills overnight. Consequently, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for these areas. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND HIGH VALLEYS OF JACKSON, GRAND AND SUMMIT COUNTIES... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 211, 212, 213, 217 and 218. * Timing...12 PM through 8 PM this evening. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 13 percent. * Impacts...Rapid growth of existing fires and new fire starts will be possible due to the gusty winds and very low humidity.

...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 200 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 900 AM SATURDAY... The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...northern portions of Eagle and Summit Counties, and southern Grand County. Locations include, but are not limited to Wolcott, Tabernash, Fraser, Winter Park, Parshall and Kremmling. WHEN...200 PM Friday September 25 to 900 AM Saturday September 26 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke have been observed across portions of northern Eagle and Summit Counties, and southern Grand County due to the 4 Eagle wildfire in Eagle County, and the Williams Fork wildfire in Grand County. Winds near these fires will come from the west throughout the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, transporting smoke to areas to the east of the fires locations. By late Friday night, winds are expected to decrease, and smoke will begin to drain into lower lying areas surrounding both fires. This will bring longer duration, heavy smoke through early Saturday morning to locations along Ute Pass Road and into the Parshall area from the Williams Fork fire; and to Wolcott and locations along I-70 in this area from the 4 Eagle fire. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.