* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237.
* TIMING…From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 7 percent.
* IMPACTS…Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.
Moderate Fire Weather Watch is in effect from April 16 at 5:00 PM until April 17 at 3:00 AM.
At 5:01 AM in Leadville, the temperature is currently 24.1°F with a gentle wind blowing from the west at 5.2 mph. The sky is overcast, and no precipitation has been recorded. With a calm atmosphere this morning, the day is set to warm significantly, reaching a high of 42.4°F later today.
As the day progresses, expect the winds to pick up, potentially gusting up to 15.4 mph, contributing to an overall shift in conditions. The daytime weather will remain overcast, with a slight chance of precipitation at 2%. This evening, temperatures will dip slightly to a low of 29.5°F under mainly clear skies and winds calming to a maximum of 13.1 mph.
The ongoing Moderate Fire Weather Watch signals elevated fire danger due to low relative humidity and stronger winds today. Areas affected include Fire Weather Zones 220 through 237, highlighting the risk of rapid and erratic fire spread. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to these conditions.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 42°F | 24°F | Overcast |
| Thursday | 51°F | 26°F | Overcast |
| Friday | 33°F | 16°F | Snow showers: slight |
| Saturday | 34°F | 14°F | Overcast |
| Sunday | 46°F | 25°F | Overcast |
| Monday | 47°F | 31°F | Drizzle: light |
| Tuesday | 53°F | 34°F | Overcast |
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