Updated at 12:59 pm on Monday Marth 17, 2025.
The National Weather Service in Boulder has issued red flag warnings for a large swath of the state through Monday night including the San Luis Valley, eastern Plains and the Front Range.
“Widespread critical fire weather conditions should begin improving by around 7:00 p.m. when the sun goes down, but there could still be some localized, elevated fire weather conditions,” National Weather Service Forecaster Maggie Ideker said.
Several municipalities are also issuing fire restrictions including unincorporated Jefferson County where at least two brush fires started and were contained over the weekend. South Metro Fire Rescue responded to both of them and four others within their jurisdiction including one off Chambers Road in Aurora.
“Residents can help prevent brush fires during current conditions by being extra cautious with any source of heat, sparks or open flames around vegetation as even a small spark can ignite a dangerous fire,” South Metro Fire Communication Specialist Makenzie Dale said.
Winds gusting as high as 80 miles per hour in some areas and low relative humidity continue to impact fire risk across Metro Denver and beyond.
The National Weather Service said Monday that winds have the potential to topple both trees and power lines.
Officials are asking people to avoid any activities that could spark a wildland fire including:
- Open burning
- Mowing
- Dragging chains
- Operating any equipment that produces sparks
A change in weather conditions Tuesday will bring rain and snow to some parts of the state, but will likely miss Denver and Fort Collins. A drying trend returns Wednesday before snow showers hit the high country Friday. A drying trend returns Wednesday before snow showers hit the high country Friday, but it’s possible the state will escape March without a large snow storm. “Temperatures will start warming back up come Sunday, so at least for the next week, no big storm is on our horizon,” Ideker said.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the latest information from the National Weather Service.
