Wildfire risk snapshot · Rangely, CO

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Rangely, CO.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view summarizes wildfire exposure based on fuels, seasonal dryness, and regional fire patterns. Dedicated wildfire baselines are rolling out.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: Low (14/100) · RH — · Wind — · Rain chance —.

1 active fire weather alert · 0 active fire points within 50 mi.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

78

/ 100

Wildfire risk score78/100

For typical homes located in Rangely, CO.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

0

within 50 mi

Nearest

89 mi

Smoke plume

No smoke plume detected

Dryness and wind signal

Low (14/100)

RH · Wind · Rain

NOAA HMS · fires May 10 · smoke May 10

Local historical hazard map

Rangely, CO

Historical wildfire tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live fire weather signals

Low signal

Fire weather alerts near Rangely

Fire Weather Watch

Effective local time

Fire Weather Watch issued May 10 at 10:03PM MDT until May 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Live dryness and wind

Low (14/100)

RH · Wind · Current rain · Rain chance

View full NWS forecast →

Source: National Weather Service.

Wildfire readiness checklist

  • Clear dry debris within 5 ft of structures.
  • Trim branches 6–10 ft from roofs and chimneys.
  • Move wood piles and propane tanks 30+ ft away.
  • Clean gutters and ember screens before peak season.

Prioritize defensible space, ember hardening, and evacuation routes.

5-day weather outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 0 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 8%

Max wind: 10 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1088,400
Baseline tile score78/100
Active fire detections0 within 50 mi · nearest 89 mi
Smoke plume statusNo smoke plume detected

Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.

Historical wildfire exposure near Rangely

  • Wildfire risk tracks fuel availability, drought stress, and wind-driven spread.
  • Local topography can funnel flames and embers into specific corridors.
  • Seasonality matters: prolonged dry spells raise ignition and spread risk.

Wildfire risk FAQs for Rangely

Can wildfire affect Rangely?

Wildfire exposure depends on nearby fuels, dryness, and wind patterns. This view summarizes regional conditions and seasonal drivers.

What drives wildfire spread risk?

Dry fuels, wind, slope, and prolonged heat create the highest spread potential. Defensible space and ember resistance reduce damage risk.