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Denver Metro Decision Support

Click on any area for more detailed information on each Warning, Watch or Advisory. 
(Current Fires depicted by a green triangle)

Severe Weather/Flash Flooding Decision Support


Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Severe Weather Risk Categories

Today's Tornado Potential

Today's Hail Potential

Today's Thunderstorm Wind Gust Potential

Today's Flash Flood Potential

Excessive Rainfall Day 1
Excessive Rainfall Legend

Winter Weather Decision Support

Potential Winter Weather Impacts

WSII Legend

Snow/Ice Forecast

Expected Storm Total Snow Douglas
Snow Amount 90th Percentile Douglas
Storm Total Ice Douglas
Snow Amount 10th Percentile Douglas

Denver Metro, Boulder & Brighton Snow Table (< 6,000 ft)

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High Wind Decision Support

Wind Day 1

High Wind Legend

Wind Gust Day 0

Wind Gust Day 1

Fire Weather Decision Support


Today's Fire Potential

Fire Labels

Fire Weather Legend Wildfire weather Safety Tips
Low Fire Danger Low Open burning is usually safe with proper containers and precautions under low fire danger conditions.
Residents should always check on local ordinances that prohibit open burning under any conditions.
Moderate Fire Danger Moderate

Open burning is usually safe with the proper precautions.
Burning should be done in the early morning and late evening to avoid windier and drier conditions from midday through mid-afternoon.
Residents should always check on local ordinances that prohibit open burning under any conditions.

High Fire Danger High Approaching Red Flag conditions.
All open burning is discouraged due to increased wind and lower humidity except by experienced fire personnel. Increasing winds and lower humidity contribute to drying fuels.
Fires escape control more easily and containment is difficult for inexperienced fire personnel.
Very High Fire Danger Very High Open burning should not be attempted.
Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.
Conditions exceed minimum criteria for a Red Flag Warning in most cases.
Severe Fire Danger Severe Very strong winds, well in excess of Red Flag Criteria combined with moderate to low humidity.
Fires will spread very quickly with spot fires common. 
Fire control is extremely difficult due to very strong winds.
***These definitions are geared towards the general public and general emergency management and should not be confused with the standard National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) adjectives used by wildland fire personnel
Min Relative Humidity Day 1
Wind Gust Day 1

Heat/Cold Risk
(Cold Risk through the next 4 Days)

Min Apparent Temp Day 1 Night
Min Apparent Temp Day 1
Min Apparent Temp Day 2 Night
Min Apparent Temp Day 2
Min Apparent Temp Day 3 Night
Min Apparent Temp Day 3
Min Apparent Temp Day 4 Night
Min Apparent Temp Day 4

Hourly/Weekly Weather Forecast
(Click on any spot for an Hourly Forecast out to 7 Days)

Radar Reflectivity & GLM Lightning Flashes

 
 
Tornado Warning
 
Severe T-Storm Warning
 
Flash Flood Warning

GLM Flashes
 
1-5 Min
 
6-10 Min
 
11-20 Min
 
21-30 Min
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