Very strong winds, well in excess of Red Flag Criteria combined with moderate to low humidity.įires will spread very quickly with spot fires common.įire control is extremely difficult due to very strong winds. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.Ĭonditions exceed minimum criteria for a Red Flag Warning in most cases. Increasing winds and lower humidity contribute to drying fuels.įires escape control more easily and containment is difficult for inexperienced fire personnel. To avoid windier and drier conditions from midday through mid-afternoon.Īll open burning is discouraged due to increased wind and lower humidity except by experienced fire personnel. Open burning is usually safe with the proper precautions.īurning should be done in the early morning and late evening 1.8 W Boulder: 8.1 inches 2 W Boulder: 8.1 inches 2 NNE Estes Park: 8 inches Holyoke: 8 inches 3 SSE Silver Plume: 8 inches 2 WNW Lafayette: 8 inches 2 SW Rocky Flats: 8 inches 3 SSE Pinecliffe: 8 inches 2 N Boulder: 8 inches 2 E Crisman: 8 inches 6 NNW Silverthorne: 8 inches 1 NW Climax: 8 inches 4 E Vail: 8 inches 1 SW Pitkin: 8 inches 5 W. Residents should always check on local ordinances that prohibit open burning under any conditions. Amber Fisher, Patch Staff Posted Thu, at 8:39 am MT Updated Thu, at 8. Open burning is usually safe with proper containers and precautions under low fire danger conditions. Here's a look at snowfall totals in Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette and other regions.
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