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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
325 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

COZ030>051-130930-
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-
325 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS, FOOTHILLS, AND
PLAINS NEAR THE WYOMING BORDER...
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS TODAY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF THE PLAINS SATURDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

High winds will develop over the Front Range Mountains and
Foothills early this morning and become more widespread through
the afternoon. Peak gusts of 80-100 mph can be expected in wind
prone areas of the Front Range, resulting in hazardous travel and
potential for tree damage and scattered power outages. Some of
those stronger winds will spread into the western sections of
Fort Collins and Wellington, with gusts of 60-75 mph expected
there. Peak gusts on the plains will reach 60 mph near the Wyoming
border, but mostly 30-50 mph over the rest of the plains and I-25
Corridor south of Fort Collins. There is potential for rapid
wildfire spread across the plains from late morning through the
mid evening hours due to the strong winds and very low humidity.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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

A strong, fast moving cold front will bring more gusty winds but
a chance of snow by Saturday night and Sunday, with a few inches
of accumulation and travel impacts 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
1150 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026

COZ033>035-122015-
/O.CON.KBOU.HW.W.0005.260312T1000Z-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 Breckenridge, Williams Fork Mountains, Willow
Creek Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, Berthoud Pass, Nederland,
East Slopes Southern Gore Range, Red Feather Lakes, Indian Peaks,
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range, Glendevey,
Eisenhower Tunnel, Mount Blue Sky, Cameron Pass, East Slopes Mosquito
Range, Kenosha Mountains, Winter Park, and Estes Park
1150 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO NOON MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts 80 to 100 mph expected.

* 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...From 4 AM Thursday to noon MDT Friday.

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

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