A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect today. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the area today due to a combination of high winds, low humidity and dry fuels.
Winds will be gusting to 35 mph.
Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 75. A low of 43.
The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 71, a low of 35.
Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 55 with a low of 31.
A system will move through for the weekend bringing cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain for the lower elevations and light snow for the mountains.
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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