Severe Red Flag Warning is in effect today from 11 AM until 11 PM MDT for fire weather zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 235, and 236.

Currently in Leadville at 5:01 AM, the temperature stands at 25.3°F with a light wind of 8.9 mph. The skies are clear, providing a crisp start to the day with no precipitation recorded overnight.

As the day progresses, residents can expect a high of 50°F under overcast skies. Winds will begin to pick up, reaching gusts up to 25.3 mph by midday. The chance of precipitation remains low at just 2%. This evening, temperatures will drop to a low of 33.8°F, with winds continuing from the southwest at up to 22.1 mph, and the slight precipitation chance still holds steady at 2%.

Be advised that the Severe Red Flag Warning indicates winds could reach 15 to 25 mph with gusts potentially hitting 40 mph in lower elevations and up to 60 mph in the high country, paired with relative humidity levels dropping as low as 7%. These conditions create an elevated risk for fire activities throughout the day.