High Wind Warning Issued for Colorado Mountains and Foothills with Gusts Up to 90 MPH

Alert Details

A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Denver, CO. The alert is effective from 4:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, until 12:00 PM MDT on Friday, March 13.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several high-elevation regions and foothills in Colorado, including:

• Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range
• The Mountains of Summit County
• The Mosquito Range and the Indian Peaks
• The Northern Front Range Foothills

Specific geographic descriptions include South and East Jackson, Larimer, North and Northeast Grand, and Northwest Boulder Counties above 9,000 feet; South and Southeast Grand, West Central and Southwest Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, and North and West Park Counties above 9,000 feet; and Larimer and Boulder Counties between 6,000 and 9,000 feet.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning area are urged to take the following actions:

• Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
• Use extra caution while driving. Winds of this magnitude make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
• Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to downed lines.

Expected Conditions

West winds are expected to range between 35 and 50 mph, with peak gusts reaching up to 90 mph possible. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines. Travel is expected to be difficult throughout the duration of the event.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning begins at 4:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 12:00 PM MDT on Friday, March 13.