Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Warm and Windy with High Fire Danger Today

Windier Wednesday with High Fire Danger

Wind Driven Mountain Snow Tonight - Wednesday

It will be warm and windy today with High Fire Danger for portions of the southeast mountains and adjacent plains. Take care to avoid activities which could start a wildfire as rapid rates of fire spread will be likely. We may tie or break record high temperatures today which are: 79 degrees set in 1986 for Pueblo, 71 degrees set in 1986 for Colorado Springs, and 64 degrees set in 2025 for Alamosa. #cowx

Wind driven snow will spread into the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges late tonight through Wed evening. Five to 10 inches of snow will be possible north of Cottonwood Pass, with west winds gusting up to 70 mph causing blowing snow and poor visibility. Take care if you are traveling through this region! For road conditions visit: cotrip.org #cowx

Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

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