GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Today is a First Alert Weather Day for elevated wildfire risk. Friday is a First Alert Weather Day for disruptions to mountain travel from heavy snow.
Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning Thursday Evening
A Red Flag Warning continues until 8 PM for Mesa County, Delta County, eastern Montrose County, northern Ouray County, the Four Corners, Garfield County, Pitkin County, and Eagle County. A Red Flag Warning means that weather conditions are favorable for wildfires to start and spread quickly. Any plans for outdoor burning should be delayed until weather is more favorable for containing fires. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph will gradually diminish this evening…