Back-to-Back Red Flag Warnings Grip Southern Colorado as Winds and Dry Air Elevate Fire Danger

Overview

• The Red Flag Warning that began Monday at 11 a.m. covers most of Southern Colorado with southwest gusts near 35–45 mph and humidity dropping to about 7–9 percent.
• Another Red Flag Warning is set for Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., keeping the plains dry and gusty even as mountain snow falls mainly above 10,000 feet.
• Following Sunday's wildfires across the region, officials warn new fires can ignite easily and spread fast with erratic behavior.
• A Red Flag Warning signals critical fire weather, and in this setup downslope winds warm and dry the plains, which boosts fire spread even when nearby peaks see snow.
• Late week could bring a cooler system with rain and snow chances, though forecasters say the timing and amounts remain uncertain.