Colorado’s Front Range is already drying out under bright sun, and the wind is starting to stir across the I-25 corridor. By late morning, gusts will snap across open fields and neighborhoods, pushing fire danger into critical territory.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Denver and surrounding counties, including Jefferson, Douglas, Adams, Arapahoe, and Boulder below 6,000 feet. West winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity could drop as low as 8 percent.
That combination changes everything. One spark can spread fast in dry grass. Avoid outdoor burning and postpone any activity that could throw sparks. Secure trailer chains. Be cautious with equipment.
Highs reach near 67 degrees today under sunny skies. It feels like early March, not late winter. To be fair, that warmth comes with risk. Fire crews remain on alert across the urban corridor and plains.
Saturday stays mild with highs near 69 and increasing clouds. Sunday cools slightly to the mid-60s with a slight chance of rain by late day. Light precipitation could develop into early Monday, though amounts look limited. With morning lows in the 30s, watch for isolated slick spots on bridges if moisture lingers before sunrise.
Tuesday turns wetter with rain likely and highs in the mid-50s. By midweek, temperatures rebound into the low 60s. Longer-range outlooks signal above-normal readings heading deeper into March, reinforcing growing spring warmth across Colorado.
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado:
Saturday: Increasing clouds, high 69.
Sunday: Slight rain chance late, high 64.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 64.
Tuesday: Rain likely, high 54.
Wednesday: Slight rain chance, high 62.
