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Much of Colorado will experience extremely strong winds Sunday as a storm system travels north through the state.
The National Weather Service has issued high wind alerts to several parts of the state, including the Four Corners region, southern Colorado, and the Denver metropolitan area. Forecasts predict gusts of wind could reach between 50 to 70 miles per hour in some high elevation areas.
Snow & blowing snow will increase over the northern mountains this morning & continue thru tonight, making travel difficult.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 5, 2023
Additionally, a Red Flag Warning covers parts of the Urban Corridor & plains 11 AM to 6 PM today for dry conditions & westerly winds up to 50 mph. #cowx pic.twitter.com/b1UiGUng9O
The high winds are combining with low humidity and relatively warm temperatures to bring ideal fire conditions to parts of the I-25 corridor. A red flag warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday for the Denver metro area, Colorado Springs and the southeast plains.
“Over much of northeastern Colorado, current or recent snow cover will limit fire spread,” the NWS alert said. “However, areas south of Limon and the Denver-Boulder area have drier grasses and will also have the stronger winds and lower humidities so a Red Flag Warning has been issued for those areas.”
Strong westerly winds are expected across south central and southeast Colorado today, as a strong jet stream translates across the Rockies. The strong winds, combined with low humidity levels, will bring extreme fire danger to southeast Colorado today. #cowx pic.twitter.com/R6XZvtQLVK
— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) March 5, 2023
Open flames are expected to spread easily, so weather officials are warning those under the Red Flag Warning to avoid outdoor burning and any activity that could produce sparks.
While the winds aren’t causing critical fire conditions in the I-70 corridor, weather officials say blowing snow will cause low visibility and dangerous driving conditions in the mountains.
The winds are expected to dissipate by Sunday evening, when a cold front that is not expected to bring high amounts of snow sweeps through Colorado.
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