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🔥 Fire Risk Alert Looms Over Southern Colorado as Dry Winds Sweep In

Southern Colorado is bracing for a critical fire risk alert today, driven by relentless dry air and powerful winds that could gust up to 45 mph. Temperatures are set to climb into the 70s and low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains, while higher elevations remain cooler in the 60s, under clear, unobstructed skies.

Tonight: A Mild Interlude with Chilly Mountain Nights

Overnight lows will stay unusually mild near I-25, barely dipping into the 40s. But the high country will feel the chill, with temperatures plunging to the 20s and 30s. The fire risk persists into Monday, with the same hazardous mix—dry air, gusty winds, and highs once again reaching the 70s and 80s in lower elevations.

Tuesday: A Glimmer of Relief—and Possible Snow

A shift in the weather pattern brings cooler air, trimming highs to the 60s and 70s near the Front Range. Meanwhile, the mountains could see snow mixed with rain, with slight accumulations likely in higher terrain and the Palmer Divide.

Wednesday: Mostly Dry, But a Surprise Shower Lurks

The region remains mostly tranquil on Wednesday, though the possibility of an isolated shower can’t be dismissed.

Thursday to Friday: Fire Risk Returns, Then a Wetter Turn

Temperatures creep back up by Thursday, rekindling fire concerns. But by Friday, a dramatic shift occurs—highs settle into the 60s and 70s, and late-day rain or snow becomes increasingly probable, lingering into the weekend. Nights in the high country will continue to flirt with below-freezing temperatures.

Stay alert—this week’s weather is anything but ordinary.