Moderate Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening for Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, and 226. Winds are expected from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph, leading to elevated fire danger.

Currently in Leadville at 8:37 PM, the temperature is 26.6°F with a wind speed of 7.1 mph. There has been no precipitation reported. The sky remains overcast, reflecting a day that saw a high of 34.7°F and a low of 23.7°F, with moderate snowfall earlier that brought a total of 0.04 in and a precipitation chance reaching 50%.

Tonight, temperatures are expected to dip to a low of 23.7°F with wind speeds increasing slightly up to 13.2 mph. The chance of precipitation decreases to 14%, and the overcast conditions will persist through the night.

Residents should exercise caution due to the ongoing Moderate Fire Weather Watch, as conditions will contribute to an increased risk of fire outbreaks, especially with the anticipated gusty winds and low relative humidity.