Boulder, CO – Emergency officials are urging residents to stay off the roads today, Friday, December 19, as dangerously high winds create hazardous driving conditions across Boulder County, particularly near the foothills.
According to the Boulder Office of Disaster Management, strong wind gusts are impacting large portions of the county, with the most dangerous conditions reported west of Broadway in Boulder and along foothill roadways. Authorities say the risk is significant enough that residents are being asked to remain home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
The warning follows patrol footage released by the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Fire Management team, recorded just north of Boulder along North Foothills Highway. Officials say the video shows active wind-driven hazards that could quickly place drivers in danger.
Emergency managers report widespread debris on roadways, including downed tree limbs and power lines. Some traffic signals are also out due to weather-related damage, increasing the risk of crashes at intersections throughout the area.
“If you must drive, please do so with extreme caution,” officials said in a statement Friday. Drivers are urged to watch for sudden obstructions, avoid areas near downed lines, and expect delays or closures in affected zones.
Boulder County sits within a high-wind-prone corridor during winter weather shifts, and officials say conditions could change rapidly throughout the day. Residents living near open spaces, foothills, and canyon roads are especially encouraged to delay travel plans.
Authorities have not announced specific road closures as of Friday morning, but say additional advisories may be issued if conditions worsen.
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