Overview
- Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for parts of southern Colorado, including the I-25 corridor and wind-prone foothill areas.
- Forecasters expect west-northwest winds generally at 10–20 mph with gusts 25–35 mph, strongest west of I-25, alongside very dry air.
- Highs will run warm for late February, reaching the 60s and 70s across the plains with sunshine and low humidity.
- This marks the fourth consecutive day with critical fire weather and the ninth Red Flag day this month for the region.
- Forecast guidance points to a pattern shift: a front arrives this weekend, with rain likely Tuesday and mountain snow possible as snow levels drop into Wednesday.