Issue Date: Sunday, May 29th, 2022
\nIssue Time: 9:15 AM MDT<\/p>\n
Saturday saw a continuation of high winds across the state, particularly west of the Divide<\/span>. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 55+ mph were reported in Garfield, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties, including a 62 mph gust near Douglas Pass. Critical fire weather<\/span> continued as well, given the strong southwesterly winds and low relative humidity. A cool front sagging southward across the state produced rain showers across the Northern Mountains and Northwest Slope, with maximum precipitation amounts of 0.25-0.5”. The rest of the state remained dry.<\/p>\n One notable wildfire was sparked yesterday about 20 miles WSW from La Jara. The Menkhaven fire has currently burned approximately 200 acres, but is not expected to grow.<\/p>\n Colorado: The Menkhaven Fire in Conejos County. Mapped at 200 acres last night this fire moved very quickly through rough ground. Multiple Hotshot crews have been ordered. 📷: Owen Woods\/Alamosa Citizen. #wildfire<\/a> #colorado<\/a> #fire<\/a> #cowx<\/a> #weather<\/a> #hotshots<\/a> #MenkhavenFire<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PNg2pPcRUE<\/a><\/p>\n — TheHotshotWakeUp (@HotshotWake) May 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n