Weather Story

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Early Next Week

Mtn Snow showers with rain showers plains

Dry fuels, low humidity's in the low to mid teens and strong gusty winds are expected to occur across the region Monday and Tuesday from late morning into the early evening hours. The strongest winds are expected on Tuesday, with gusts up to 60 MPH possible. Additionally, the strong winds over the plains will have the potential to cause considerable blowing dusts which may severely reduce visibility over the region. These strong winds may also have the potential to cause wind damage. #cowx

Some snow is expected through early Saturday across the mountains. 3-6" possible southern Sangre De Cristo mountains and San Juans. Rain showers will occur over plains, mainly this evening. Moisture from this system will likely evaporate out of fuels by Monday, with critical fire weather conditions developing. #cowx