Know today's fire danger

Daily wildfire danger ratings and 7-day forecasts for Western Colorado — the same National Fire Danger Rating System data fire managers use, made clear for everyone.

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Your local fire danger

Find the rating where you're standing, plus whose fire rules apply there. Your location is never sent to us — your browser matches your area on-device and checks public government services (weather, land ownership) directly.

Today across Western Colorado

Fire danger for Friday, September 18. Tap an area on the map for today's conditions, or jump straight to your area below.

Montrose (Montrose) Moderate Montrose (High Elevation) Moderate Montrose (West) Low Montrose (Uncompaghre) Low Durango (Upper) Low Durango (Lower) Low Grand Junction (Low) Low Grand Junction (Middle) Low Grand Junction (High) Moderate

Why we built this

For most people, fire danger information has meant a Smokey Bear sign glimpsed from the road. BeWildfireAware brings the professional picture — today's danger rating, the conditions driving it, and the week ahead — to everyone who lives, works, and plays in Western Colorado, updated every morning. Meet the team →