A Red Flag Fire Warning is effect for today.
Gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels will result in high fire danger. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph out of the southwest.
Conditions are favorable for the rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires.
Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65, a low of 35.
The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 59, a low of 29.
Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 43, a low of 21.