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Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern High Plains; Snow in the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the central and southern High Plains today as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. A clipper system will bring some lake effect snow to the Great Lakes and snow into the Northeast. Well above-average temperatures are expected to expand across much of the West, into the Plains states, and Southeast. Read More >

High Fire Danger will return today and again Thursday across portions of the southern I-25 corridor and adjacent plains. Gusty winds and low humidity will result in critical fire weather conditions. Please take extra precautions to avoid fire starts! #cowx
Wind driven snow will continue across the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges through tonight. Blowing snow, poor visibility, and slick and snowpacked mountain roads can be expected across portions of Chaffee and Lake counties. If you have travel plans, check road conditions at cotrip.org #cowx
Temperatures will remain above normal for the next several days with a slight cool down for Thursday. Winds will remain gusty in and near the mountains through Friday bringing rounds of elevated fire danger conditions. #cowx