“Critical fire weather” is forecast for parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains on Tuesday as heavy snow falls in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
A will be in effect for the Front Range and metro Denver — including parts of Larimer, Weld, Jefferson, Broomfield, Douglas, Denver, Adams and Arapahoe counties — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.
“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread,” the warning stated. “Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”
Sustained winds of 25 mph and wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected throughout the day, forecasters said in the warning. Humidity values as low as 11% are forecast.
In the Front Range mountains and foothills, damaging wind gusts up to 85 mph will be possible, according to a . That warning will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The wind will blow around unsecured objects and may cause power outages, forecasters said. Travel will be difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Strong winds may return on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, . As of Tuesday morning, no other high wind warnings had been issued.
The southern Interstate 25 corridor and the southeastern plains will also be under a on Tuesday, according to the weather service. The area includes Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Walsenburg and La Junta.
