fire weather watches
Coverage of fire weather watches in the Nexus archive.
- Slight cool down Monday, but wind, smoke and fire danger continues
Denver experiences a slight temperature drop to the upper 80s after a record-hot weekend, but smoke from wildfires, elevated fire danger, and ongoing Air Quality Alerts persist. Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches remain in effect through Monday evening, with unseasonably dry conditions expected to continue into the Fourth of July weekend.
- Incoming desert air sets stage for hot, dry weekend!
Incoming desert air will bring hotter and drier conditions to Colorado this weekend, with red flag warnings and fire weather watches issued due to high fire danger. Winds will increase, particularly west of I-25, and temperatures are expected to reach the 90s and 100s. Smoke from large fires in Utah could also impact Colorado's air quality.
- Temperatures are on the rise with a mid-week scorcher incoming
Temperatures in southern Colorado are rising, with Tuesday forecasts showing significantly warmer conditions across multiple cities. Wednesday is expected to be a record-breaking scorcher, with high fire danger and potential temperature records in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
- A gorgeous and seasonal start to the week for the Denver metro area
The Denver metro area starts the week with sunny skies and temperatures in the 40s-50s, warming into the low 70s by lunch. A warming trend brings mid-90s heat by Wednesday, with fire weather watches issued due to dry conditions and strong winds, followed by a brief cooldown Thursday before hot weather returns.