A High Wind Warning is in effect for today. Strong, damaging winds are expected.
The valley will see wind gusts of 55 mph. The higher terrain will see 70 mph winds. Chances of snow, along with strong winds, will continue over the mountains into next week.
Salida and Buena Vista will warm up to of 51. A low of 25. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 43, a low of 19. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 27 with a low of 11.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.