Colorado Springs, CO – Strong winds and dangerously low humidity will combine Tuesday to create critical fire conditions across southern Colorado. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday, with gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity as low as 10 percent forecast for the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, this warning includes Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, and southern El Paso County. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any ignition sources. The risk is especially high near I-25 and the Rampart Range, where wind-driven fire behavior could spread quickly.
The fire weather conditions are part of a broader weather system expected to bring snow to the central mountains and blowing dust to the plains Tuesday afternoon. Winds will intensify during the day, peaking late afternoon with gusts between 40 and 50 mph, and possibly reaching 65 mph in the San Luis Valley.
For Colorado Springs, Tuesday will start breezy and partly sunny, with highs near 58°F. A chance of rain and snow showers is expected by late evening. Roads may become slick overnight into Wednesday, especially at higher elevations.
Extended Outlook:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of snow. High near 52°F.
- Thursday: Snow showers likely, high of 41°F.
- Friday: Rain and snow chances return. High near 45°F.
- Saturday: Colder with snow likely. High near 32°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, drier, high around 47°F.
