Fire Weather Watch: 4/14/26: Moderate Fire Weather Watch Issued as Leadville Braces for Chilly Evenings and Rising Fire Danger

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

Fire Weather Watch

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

* TIMING…From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

* WINDS…Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 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.

Current conditions in Leadville reflect a chilly evening, with a temperature of 29.5°F and winds gusting at 11.4 mph. The skies are overcast, with no precipitation reported so far. Earlier today, the high reached 34.7°F and dipped to a low of 21.9°F, with light snowfall accumulating to 0.02 in.

Tonight, expect the temperature to drop to a low of 21.9°F. Winds may increase slightly, reaching up to 11.9 mph, while precipitation chances will decrease to 25%. The overcast skies will continue, creating a chilly atmosphere.

The Moderate Fire Weather Watch highlights concerns over elevated fire danger due to strong winds from the southwest, reaching 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity may drop as low as 9 percent, presenting conditions ripe for rapid and erratic fire behavior, making precautions essential in the affected areas.

Today's Details

High
35°F
Low
22°F
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
60%
UV Index
8.1 (Very High)
Precip
50% chance · 0.02 in
Now
29°F · feels 19°F
Sunrise
6:29am
Sunset
7:41pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Tuesday 35°F 22°F Snow fall: moderate
Wednesday 42°F 22°F Overcast
Thursday 45°F 25°F Overcast
Friday 35°F 15°F Snow showers: slight
Saturday 33°F 13°F Overcast
Sunday 46°F 23°F Overcast
Monday 47°F 30°F Overcast

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