Fire Weather Watch: 4/15/26: Moderate Fire Weather Watch Issued as Leadville Braces for Overcast Chill Before Winds Drive Dangerous Conditi…

by Weather Write | Apr 15, 2026 | Weather | 0 comments

Fire Weather Watch

* 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.

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 April 16 at 5:00 PM until April 17 at 3:00 AM.

At 6:01 AM in Leadville, the temperature stands at 23.5°F with an overcast sky. A gentle wind is blowing at 4.5 mph, and there has been no precipitation recorded. The day will see a high of 42.8°F and a low dropping to around 22.6°F. Wind speeds could increase, reaching up to 16.3 mph later today, with only a 2% chance of precipitation.

Tonight, temperatures will dip to a low of 29.5°F. Winds are expected to calm slightly to around 13.6 mph, and conditions will turn mainly clear. The very low chance of precipitation continues into the evening.

It is important to be aware of the elevated fire danger due to the fire weather watch. Winds are expected to come from the southwest at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 40 mph and relative humidity dropping as low as 7%. This situation could lead to rapid and erratic fire spread, highlighting the need for caution in outdoor activities.

Today's Details

High
43°F
Low
23°F
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
71%
UV Index
8.3 (Very High)
Precip
2% chance · 0 in
Now
24°F · feels 16°F
Sunrise
6:27am
Sunset
7:42pm

7-Day Forecast

Day High Low Conditions
Wednesday 43°F 23°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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