Record Warmth Lingers; Fire Weather Concerns; Unsettled Pacific Northwest

More record warm temperatures are forecast this week from California, Southwest, Plains then into the Mississippi Valley and Southeast. The warmth combining with dry conditions may result in elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions. Meanwhile, another Pacific system will move across the Pacific Northwest with lower elevation rain and mountain snows. For Hawaii, conditions improving. Read More >

Critical Fire Danger on Monday

Monday's Weather Outlook

Dry and breezy conditions return Monday, bringing another day of high fire danger. Please continue to avoid activities that could start a wildfire! #cowx

Dry and mild weather continues on Monday, with temperatures remaining above average for this time of year. Gusty west winds will develop over portions of eastern Colorado during the afternoon hours. This will combine with dry fuels and low humidity levels to increase the fire danger across the San Luis Valley, Sangre De Cristo mountains, the Wet mountains and the far southern I-25 corridor. Looking ahead, record breaking heat remains on target to return to much of the region through mid week, with temperatures warming well above average. #cowx

Record Warmth Lingers; Fire Weather Concerns; Unsettled Pacific Northwest

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