RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT
Critical fire danger remains across the region due to dry conditions and gusty winds, which could reach up to 35 mph. Please use extreme caution with any outdoor burning or fire-related activities.
TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST:
There’s a slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms developing after 2pm throughout the region.
SALIDA & BUENA VISTA:
Expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 88°F. Winds will be breezy, gusting up to 30 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm before midnight. Skies will be partly cloudy, with an overnight low around 53°F. Winds will shift from the west to southwest, easing after midnight. Chance of rain is 20%.
SAN LUIS VALLEY:
Look for widespread haze before 10am and visible smoke between 7 and 9am. Clouds will increase through the day, with a high near 86°F. Tonight, a slight 10% chance of showers or a thunderstorm before 9pm. Otherwise, it’ll be partly cloudy with a low around 50°F. Winds will shift from the west to the north-northwest after midnight.
LEADVILLE & FAIRPLAY:
Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 69°F. Tonight brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Skies will turn mostly cloudy with an overnight low around 41°F. Winds will be out of the west before shifting south overnight. Chance of rain is 20%.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Rain showers are in the forecast each day as we move into the new week. Keep that umbrella handy and stay weather-aware.
That’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio – Your Community Radio Stations.
