Wind Whispers: Fort Collins Braces for a Blustery Day

The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings and watches, signaling a day of powerful gusts.

Impact and Warnings

• Power outages and travel disruptions expected.
• New fires could spread rapidly, especially in areas with little to no snow cover.

Areas and Timing

• Foothills and Western Areas:
• Gusts up to 90 mph possible.
• Timing: Midnight on December 8 to midnight on December 9.

• Strongest winds north of I-70 and east of the Continental Divide.

• Fort Collins, Boulder, and Nearby Areas:
• Gusts up to 75 mph possible.
• Timing: Throughout December 9.
• Strongest winds near the base of the foothills, including the Highway 93 corridor near Boulder, and along the Cheyenne Ridge.

Temperature and Conditions

• Mild temperatures despite the wind.
• Fort Collins: Highs around 57°F, lows around 32°F.
• Estes Park: Highs around 47°F, lows around 33°F.
• Sunny skies expected.

Wind Conditions Post-December 9

• December 10 and 11: Still windy or breezy, though not as severe.