Fire Weather Watch: 4/14/26: Fire Weather Alert Issued as Overcast Skies Blanket Leadville; Winds Pick Up Ahead of Moderating Temperatures

by Weather Write | Apr 14, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity|, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225 and 226.

* TIMING…From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* WINDS…Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS…Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

From 2026-04-16T17:00:00+00:00 · until 2026-04-17T03:00:00+00:00 · Source: NWS Pueblo CO

Moderate Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

At 1:30 PM in Leadville, the temperature is currently 38.1°F, accompanied by a wind speed of 11.7 mph. The sky is overcast with no precipitation reported so far. Today’s forecast indicates a high of 39.7°F and a low of 23.4°F, with the potential for wind gusts reaching up to 18.3 mph. There is a 49% chance of precipitation, with expected totals of around 0.06 in. of moderate snowfall later in the day.

This afternoon, conditions are expected to remain cloudy, transitioning into tonight with a low of 23.4°F. Winds will calm slightly to around 11.6 mph, and the chance of precipitation decreases to 22%. Skies will partially clear, providing a brief respite from the overcast conditions of the day.

As a reminder, the National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the region due to the anticipated gusty winds and low relative humidity, particularly notable from Thursday morning to evening. Residents in the affected areas should remain alert to changing conditions.

Today's Details

High
40°F
Low
23°F
Wind
18 mph
Humidity
40%
UV Index
8.1 (Very High)
Precip
49% chance · 0.06 in
Now
38°F · feels 31°F
Sunrise
6:29am
Sunset
7:41pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Tuesday 40°F 23°F Snow fall: moderate
Wednesday 42°F 22°F Snow fall: slight
Thursday 45°F 26°F Overcast
Friday 33°F 15°F Snow showers: slight
Saturday 30°F 13°F Snow fall: slight
Sunday 46°F 22°F Partly cloudy
Monday 47°F 31°F Overcast

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