A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for today.
Widespread critical to extreme fire weather conditions will be likely through the weekend and into next week. No open burning is allowed.
Winds will be gusting to 30 mph out of the southwest. Smoke from wildfires in New Mexico may be visible during the afternoon hours.
RELATED: Chaffee County Sheriff Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 79. Look for an overnight low of 45.
The San Luis Valley will see a high of 67, a low of 41.
Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 57 with a low of 35.
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.
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