BULLETIN
Air quality alerts are in effect for Poncha Springs today as patchy smoke continues to affect the area, with temperatures holding steady around 55°F. The Aspen Acres Fire has caused significant damage locally, with CDOT already rebuilding a CO 165 bridge destroyed by the flames, while Salida has implemented outdoor watering restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions. Community leaders are calling for stronger fire prevention policies and better management of public lands to address the growing wildfire threat in Chaffee County.
10-DAY FORECAST
- SUN 7/05Patchy Smoke55°55°▒ 2%
- MON 7/06Patchy Smoke90°57°▒ 12%
- TUE 7/07Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely88°57°▒ 64%
- WED 7/08Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88°57°▒ 25%
- THU 7/09Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90°55°▒ 34%
- FRI 7/10Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90°57°▒ 17%
- SAT 7/11Sunny95°61°▒ 4%
- SUN 7/12Sunny97°97°▒ 3%
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