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Great news for weekend plans…
The Boulder Canyon Trail is now open. Staff have implemented a temporary repair. The trail is narrow so use caution in the area. lnks.gd/3/3TV9Nz7
HEIL VALLEY RANCH NOW OPEN: All trails are currently open, but may close later if trails get too muddy. The Wapiti Trailhead... lnks.gd/3/3T3dmzx
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Heil Valley Ranch Open Space is closed due to wildland fire. Follow @BldrCOSheriff for updates.
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Bluebell Fire Final Update - 6:30pm
The Bluebell Fire is 100% contained. There are no active flames and crews are in mop up.
Crews will continue to monitor the area throughout the night and tomorrow.
Trails remain closed.
While we only had an evacuation warning today, this is a good time to sign up for emergency alerts if you haven’t already. You can sign up for emergency alerts at bocoalert.org. You can learn more about the options for receiving emergency alerts and information at boulderodm.gov.
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Boulder Fire-Rescue crews are responding to the report of a wildfire southwest of Chautauqua. More info to be provided shortly.
Rangers and other personnel are on scene at the Bluebell Fire.
Please avoid the Chautauqua area entirely.
Large grass fire in the Coal Creek / Rock Creek regional trail area. Please avoid, lots of emergency work and an evacuation notice.
TRAIL UPDATE: All open space areas are open except Heil Valley Ranch. Please use caution and be alert as trees and branches can fall at any time.
Rangers will check closed open space areas tomorrow and will reopen parks when safe. lnks.gd/3/3R78JZn
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Avoid Driving today, Dec. 19 - This is video from Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Fire Management taken on patrol today, just north of Boulder off North Foothills Hwy. Please do not drive.
On Friday, Dec. 19, we ask that people stay home and off the roads. Wind conditions will be dangerously high, especially in areas west of Broadway in Boulder and along the foothills.
There will be significant debris in the roads, including downed limbs and power lines, and some traffic signals will be out. If you must drive, please drive carefully today.
All Boulder County and City of Boulder open spaces are closed today. It’s forecasted to be very dangerous conditions. See their example from Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance for damage from Wednesday at Betasso. Stay safe.
Boulder Area Trail Conditions retweeted
Due to unprecedented fire danger forecasts, the City of Boulder is closing all Open Space and Mountain Parks properties Friday, Dec. 19 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. ow.ly/wmmu50XLPpi
TRAIL CLOSURE: All open space areas west of Hwy 36, including Rabbit Mountain, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 19, due to the... lnks.gd/3/3R6qTzJ
LAGERMAN TRAILHEAD OPEN: Construction of the trailhead at Lagerman Agricultural Preserve is complete and the parking lot and trail will reopen today at 3pm.
PARK CLOSURE: Heil Valley Ranch is closed due to hazardous conditions. Crews will need to clear blown down trees over the next several days.
TRAIL OPEN: The Eagle Wind Trail at Rabbit Mountain is now open. Staff are checking additional trails and will open if conditions allow. Enjoy!