105 MPH winds, 12 inches of snow, extreme fire risk: Patchwork of weather alerts active in Colorado
Friday into Saturday is setting up to be a pretty dangerous weather scenario around much of Colorado, with a combination of winter weather, strong winds, and extreme fire risk set to be present.
The most pressing issue will likely be the gusty conditions along the Front Range, where wind speeds of up to 105 miles per hour are expected per the National Weather Service. Conditions in Larimer, Boulder, and Jefferson counties are expected to be particularly problematic, though strong winds will be present along much of the I-25 corridor and in the northern and central mountains.
Related to the winds, the National Weather Service is warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” in the foothills around Nederland, Allenspark, Jamestown, Boulder, and Lyons, and along Colorado Highway 93 in this area. Winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines, likely causing power outages in areas where power isn’t already shut off. Damages could mean that power outages are present for an extended time after the risk subsides.
Meanwhile, all of this wind and low relative humidity will result in high fire risk. Fires could spread quickly and residents in impacted areas should have an evacuation kit ready to go if something happens to spark. Extreme precaution around fire safety should be exercised, as well. This Red Flag warning includes much of the I-25 corridor, as well as parts of the Southeastern Plains.
Looking farther west, a ‘winter weather advisory’ has been issued in parts of northern and northwest Colorado, active from late on Friday through Saturday evening in most areas. Up to 12 inches of snow could fall in some places, with icy conditions expected and strong winds likely to limit visibility for travelers.
Conditions are subject to rapid change and the alerts for each specific area is a bit different. Find more detailed information on the National Weather Service website, click into the weather map on the homepage to see alerts specific to each part of the state.
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