Station Name: ENCAMPMENT RIVER AB HOG PARK CR, NR ENCAMPMENT, WY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,324 feet

Nearest Address:
Encampment River Trail
Encampment, WY 82325
Carbon County

GPS Coordinates: 41.0235791, -106.824766

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 11:48AM MDT until March 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 11:48 AM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

...Multi Day Red Flag Warning... .Critical fire conditions are expected through the week, with poor overnight humidity recoveries and no precipitation. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 420, 421, 422, 423, 425, 427,428 and 429. * WIND...Sustained winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting up to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...9 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected for the duration of the Red Flag Warning. Well above average temperatures are also expected which will contribute considerably to the dry conditions.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 12:46PM MDT until March 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 9:00 PM

...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS PEAKING SATURDAY... All-time record March heat, exceptionally low humidity, and periods of breezy winds will continue to drive critical fire weather conditions through Saturday. Today, the highest fire danger will be localized to the Cheyenne Ridge and vicinity where winds will be strongest. Breezy winds will become expansive on Saturday coinciding with highly anomalous heat and single-digit humidity, extending into the foothills and high mountain valleys. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 213. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued March 20 at 6:55PM MDT until March 21 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 6:55 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 7:00 AM

...WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS PEAKING SATURDAY... All-time record March heat, exceptionally low humidity, and periods of breezy winds will continue to drive critical fire weather conditions through Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 213. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 10 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.