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The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that strong winds and dry conditions could unfold in parts of Colorado this late week. Critical fire concerns are possible. Read here.
The DNR and National Weather Service says extra caution is needed this Labor Day weekend as a combination of high winds, high temperatures, low humidity and extreme drought increases the wildfire danger.
On Friday, smoke moving into the eastern Sierra and western Nevada from fires in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon area caused the haze across Carson City and the region; however, the forecast today shows moderate to good air quality for the entire region as winds clear the valleys.