24 Fire Smoke Lingers Over Pikes Peak Region With Red Flag Warnings in Effect
A building heat ridge will push temperatures toward records mid-week.
Overview
- The 24 Fire in Fremont County continued to send haze into the Pikes Peak region Monday as crews worked to gain control.
- Red Flag Warnings run from noon to 7 p.m. for the southern I‑25 corridor, the Wet Mountains, the Sangres, and nearby valleys due to dry, gusty weather.
- Wind gusts reach 30 to 40 mph on the eastern plains, and lighter but shifting flow near I‑25 can steer smoke into Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and foothill towns.
- A strengthening ridge will drive highs into the 70s and 80s from Tuesday to Thursday, placing daily records like Colorado Springs’ 74°F mark in jeopardy.
- Forecasters urge smoke‑sensitive people to stay indoors and keep windows closed when haze thickens, especially where smoke pools against mountain slopes.