Weather Story

Mountain snow, showers/thunderstorms Plains

Red Flag Warning Today

Quick round of snow for the mountains

Temperatures will be slightly warmer today, with 60s and 70s across the region. Snow will move into the mountains, and showers/thunderstorms spread across the Plains this afternoon. Strong to low end severe storms possible across Kiowa County, with 1 inch hail and 60 mph winds. #COWX

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon until 8 PM this evening for the southern I-25 corridor, east along the New Mexico border. Southwest winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will combine with humidity values 10-15% to produce the high fire danger. Avoid anything that could spark a fire! #COWX

A quick round of snow will fall across the mountains, where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect until midnight tonight. The highest totals (5-10 inches) will fall across the Sawatch and eastern San Juan Ranges. Travel could be difficult across mountain passes. #COWX