US EditionMemorial Day: The Unofficial Start to Summer
- Fire crews in Summit County extinguished two wildfires in May 2025, including one near Frisco that burned about 6.3 acres and closed Interstate 70 eastbound temporarily.
- Both wildfires are believed to have been human-caused, continuing a trend seen last summer when a 700-acre fire near Twin Lakes began from an improperly extinguished campfire.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service stress the importance of closely monitoring campfires and fully extinguishing them until all heat is gone to help prevent wildfires.
- Bridget O'Rourke, a public information officer with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, emphasized the importance of being cautious during Memorial Day weekend to avoid sparking wildfires that could threaten nearby communities.
- Despite varying drought conditions across Colorado, officials note wildfire season is heating up, and the recent wildfires highlight the ongoing risk regardless of moisture levels.
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The unofficial start to summer will bring hot, humid, breezy conditions and a chance for storms. Highs will climb into the 90s on Sunday with high humidity. Feels-like values will soar to near 100. While the holiday weekend will start off dry, rain and storm chances return late Sunday into Monday. Some of these storms could turn severe, bringing large hail and high winds. Heavy rain will also accompany these storms, which could lead to flooding …
Memorial Day: The Unofficial Start to Summer
Peoria, IL (WMBD) - Back before the 1970s Memorial Day was observed on the 30th of May. Now it's observed on the last Monday of the month of May. Normal High78° (May 26th)Normal Low56° (May 26th)Coldest High52° (5/30/1889)Coldest Low34° (5/25/1992)Warmest High98° (5/30/1934)Warmest Low73° (5/30/1895)Wettest1.94” (5/25/2020)*Data gathered by the National Weather Service With Memorial Day being at the end of the month, just before the start of met…
Aspen Times
Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but Colorado’s wildfire season is already underway
With the Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, Colorado officials are calling on residents and visitors to be responsible in an effort to prevent wildfires. Drought conditions vary across Colorado, with some areas experiencing extreme drought and other locations showing no drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. But wildfires can occur regardless of drought conditions. “You never want to be that person t…
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