Colorado — Dry grass crackles underfoot as the sun rises over the Front Range. The air feels sharp, light, and restless. Winds already stir across the plains, signaling a high fire danger day ahead.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late morning through early evening for southern Colorado, including Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Southwest winds increase quickly, gusting 40 to 50 mph at times. Relative humidity drops as low as 13 percent, creating prime conditions for fast-moving grass fires.
Residents should avoid outdoor burning and delay activities that spark flames. That includes welding, grinding, or parking vehicles on dry grass. Fire crews remain on alert as conditions could deteriorate rapidly by afternoon.
Temperatures climb into the mid-60s today, which adds to drying. Skies stay sunny, but the calm look will be misleading. Winds strengthen by late morning and peak through mid-afternoon, especially along open corridors like I-25 and Highway 50. High-profile vehicles may experience difficult driving.
By evening, winds slowly ease, but fire danger lingers until humidity recovers after sunset. Cooler air arrives overnight with lows near 31 degrees, calming conditions into early Wednesday.
Wednesday brings another breezy day, though fire risk eases slightly as temperatures cool into the low 50s. Winds remain noticeable, especially across exposed plains. Officials continue monitoring for potential upgrades to warnings if conditions worsen.
Thursday marks a quieter shift. Sunshine continues, winds relax, and highs hold near 50 degrees. Fire danger lowers, but winter dryness remains firmly in place across southern Colorado.
Looking ahead to the weekend, milder afternoons return with highs climbing back into the mid to upper 60s. Nights stay cool, dipping into the 30s and 40s, a reminder that December’s winter pattern still controls the region.
Until then, caution matters. One spark today could travel fast.
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📅 Five-Day Outlook — Colorado Springs / Pueblo Area
- Today: Sunny, windy, high near 65°, Fire Weather Watch
- Wednesday: Breezy, high near 50°
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, calmer, high near 50°
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 66°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 63°
