Montrose Interagency Dispatch Area

Montrose - High Elevation

Monday, August 03

Last updated: 8/3/2026 03:11 Covers parts of: Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel, Hinsdale, Chaffee, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Ouray, Montrose, San Juan, Mineral, Dolores counties Fire restrictions in place, for up to date info: West Slope Fire Info

Overview

Fire danger is High today in the Montrose (High Elevation) area, driven by low humidity (14%) and dry fuels (ERC 82%, BI 78%).

FEMS / NFDRS via BeWildfireAware
National Weather Serviceweather.gov
NICC Incident Management Situation Reportnifc.gov
Gunnison Field Office enters Stage 2 fire restrictions | Bureau of Land Managementblm.gov
Southwest District Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Managementblm.gov
BLM Gunnison Field Office Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Managementblm.gov
Wildfire Information | Gunnison County, CO - Official Websitegunnisoncounty.org

Overview generated by Claude, Saturday, August 01

Current Local Info

Gold Mountain Fire

Burning north of Ouray on the GMUG National Forest. The incident team posts a video briefing most mornings (around 10am) — the player always shows the latest.

Elk Fire

Burning in the Uncompahgre Wilderness north of Lake City, near the Gunnison–Hinsdale county line. Live updates below from the incident's official Facebook page.

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Where Is This Area?

The Montrose - High Elevation Fire Danger Rating Area , spanning parts of Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel, Hinsdale, Chaffee, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Ouray, Montrose, San Juan, Mineral, Dolores counties.

Pocket Card

Today's Conditions

91% ERC % ▲ threshold > 90%

97% BI % ▲ threshold > 90%

14 Winds threshold > 15

NNE Wind Dir

0.00 24hr Rain

82 Max Temp threshold > 86

14 Min Rh ▲ threshold < 25

14 1000hr Fuels threshold < 12

40 Max Rh ▲ threshold < 55

Weather & Air Quality

Local Thresholds

ERC > 90%, BI > 90%, Wind Speed > 15 Max Temp > 86, Min Rh < 25, 1000hr Fuels < 12, Max RH < 55 If three or more of the seven thresholds are met, consider it a watchout.

High Elevation FDRA Extended Forecast

Indicator	3-Aug	4-Aug	5-Aug	6-Aug	7-Aug	8-Aug	9-Aug
Adjective Fire Danger	Very High	Very High	Very High	Very High	Very High	Extreme	Extreme
ERC-Y Percentile	91% ▲	93% ▲	94% ▲	96% ▲	97% ▲	98% ▲	98% ▲
BI-Y Percentile	97% ▲	93% ▲	98% ▲	98% ▲	97% ▲	94% ▲	94% ▲
Temperature	82	81	80	79	79	80	79
Relative Humidity	14 ▲	15 ▲	9 ▲	8 ▲	8 ▲	10 ▲	13 ▲
Winds	14	11	13	13	10	8	9
Wind Direction	NNE	NE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	NE
Precipitation 24hr rain	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
1000hr Fuels	14	14	13	13	13	12	12
Max Rh	40 ▲	49 ▲	56	42 ▲	43 ▲	36 ▲	34 ▲
ERC-Y (Actual Number 1-66)	42.7	44	46	48	50	51	52
BI-Y (Actual Number 1-52)	37	34	38	40	36	34	35

Fires to Remember

Fire	Date	ERC	BI	Temp	Rh	Winds	1000-Hr	Fire Danger
Low Line	7/26/2023	91%	88%	82	15	7	12	Very High

Local Fire Information

fire.ai ↗ Live AI-powered wildfire intelligence, including this area's daily fire danger. Watch Duty ↗ Live wildfire tracking and real-time incident updates. Fire Restrictions ↗ Current restrictions — this area spans Gunnison, Saguache, San Miguel, Hinsdale and nearby counties. Check before you burn. NWS Forecast Here ↗ National Weather Service point forecast for this rating area. NWS Fire Weather ↗ Red flag warnings and fire weather for Western Colorado. AirNow Fire & Smoke ↗ Smoke plumes and air quality, centered on this area. Protect Your Property ↗ Wildfire mitigation guidance from the Colorado State Forest Service. InciWeb ↗ Official interagency information on active large incidents.

The High Elevation Fire Danger Rating Area uses the following Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) which are equally weighted in value, using Fuel Model Y (Timber) incorporating data years 2005-2024 are: Huntsman (52813), Lujan (54702), Needle Creek (54704), Taylor Park (52812)

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