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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
239 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

COZ030>051-140845-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
239 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS
UNTIL NOON TODAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS TODAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS ON SATURDAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

High winds will continue in the Front Range Mountains and Foothills
this morning, with gusts from 60 to 80 mph, in the wind prone
areas. Expect hazardous travel along with the potential for
additional tree damage and scattered power outages. There is
potential for rapid wildfire spread across the plains late this
morning through the early evening hours due to gusty winds and
very low humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

The hazardous fire weather conditions will continue on Saturday,
with continued much above normal temperatures, gusty winds, and
very low humidity.

A strong, fast moving cold front will bring more gusty winds along
with a good chance of snow Saturday night into Sunday. Travel
impacts will be likely for the mountains. The I-25 Corridor could
see mainly light snow accumulations and travel impacts by late
Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

A quick warmup and a high potential for record warmth can be
expected by the middle of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, but any reports of high
wind or wind damage will be appreciated.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1125 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

COZ033>035-131830-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast
Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-Larimer
and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Kenosha Mountains, East Slopes Mosquito
Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Glendevey, Williams Fork
Mountains, Indian Peaks, Rabbit Ears Range, Laramie and Medicine Bow
Mountains, Eisenhower Tunnel, Berthoud Pass, Estes Park, Red Feather
Lakes, Nederland, Winter Park, Breckenridge, East Slopes Southern
Gore Range, Cameron Pass, Willow Creek Pass, and Mount Blue Sky
1125 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range,
  The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian
  Peaks, and The Northern Front Range Foothills.

* WHEN...Until noon MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, and
  scattered power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. This includes U.S. 40 over
  Berthoud Pass, I-70 from Golden to the Eisenhower Tunnel, and the
  Peak to Peak Highway. Strong winds may lead to rapid growth of any
  new fires, particularly below 7,500 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drivers of high profile vehicles should consider delaying travel
until winds subside this afternoon.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver CO
1106 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

COZ031-033-034-141200-
/O.EXT.KBOU.WW.Y.0011.260315T0000Z-260315T1500Z/
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and
East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder
Counties Above 9000 Feet-South and Southeast Grand/West Central
and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West
Park Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including the cities of Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, East
Slopes Southern Gore Range, Eisenhower Tunnel, Williams Fork
Mountains, Kenosha Mountains, Winter Park, East Slopes Mosquito
Range, Mount Blue Sky, Rocky Mountain National Park, Berthoud Pass,
Cameron Pass, Mt Zirkel, Breckenridge, Willow Creek Pass, Indian
Peaks, and Rabbit Ears Range
1106 AM MDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM
MDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph near and above timberline.

* WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the
  Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the
  Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 9 AM MDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may
  produce near whiteout conditions at times, particularly for
  mountain passes over the Continental Divide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to
www.cotrip.org.

Roads will be slick resulting in slow and hazardous travel. Allow
extra time to reach your destination.

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