Aspen sees higher number of red flag fire warnings

New PDS red flag warning aims to boost fire safety across Inland Northwest

SPOKANE, Wash. - The National Weather Service has introduced a new tool for the Inland Northwest this fire season. A particularly dangerous situation, or PDS, red flag warning can now be issued when fire weather is considered extreme. This new warning is not entirely new to the National Weather Service but it is a first

Aspen sees higher number of red flag fire warnings

The Roaring Fork Valley has so far this season seen conditions more conducive to wildfire than past years.  Five red flag warnings have been issued so far in the Colorado River Headwaters region, which includes Pitkin and Eagle counties, as well as portions of eastern Garfield and Mesa counties. The most recent was issued on Monday, cautioning the public that high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels make for prime wildfire conditions. That’s comp…