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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect for much of Western Colorado and Portions of Northeastern Utah from 10 am to 10 pm Friday 

 

Temperatures will be cooler today but humidity will remain low, which when combined with windy conditions will result in a high fire danger for areas with dry vegetation. Existing fires and new fire starts will be very difficult to control. Any kind of open burning is strongly discouraged. 

 

Red Flag Warnings

Valid from 10 AM to 10 PM Friday

 


Maximum Wind Gusts

Map of the maximum wind gusts through Monday

Minimum Relative Humidity

Map of minimum Relative Humidity through Sunday

Forecast High Temperatures Today

Map of high temperatures for today

Forecast High Temperatures Friday

Map of high temperatures for Sunday