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Colorado Weather Shift: From Cold To Critical Fire Danger
18 Apr
Summary
- Sunshine will warm Colorado into the upper 40s and 50s by Saturday afternoon.
- Critical fire weather conditions expected Saturday due to dry air and winds.
- A system near the West Coast may bring limited rain to plains by Thursday.
Following a chilly morning, Colorado is set for a swift temperature rebound, reaching the upper 40s and 50s by Saturday afternoon. This warming signals a broader shift in the weather pattern across the state.
Later on Saturday, a new concern emerges: increased fire danger. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are anticipated, particularly in northeastern Colorado. This is due to a combination of dry air and increasing winds, leading to a Red Flag Warning from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fires could ignite and spread rapidly under these conditions.
This weather pattern of cool mornings and warm, dry afternoons is projected to persist and intensify into the upcoming week. An expanding ridge of high pressure over the western U.S. is expected to drive temperatures well above seasonal averages.
The next potential for precipitation is forecast for late next week. A developing weather system off the West Coast is anticipated to move inland by Thursday, bringing a cold front through Colorado. While moisture appears limited for the plains, the mountains have a better likelihood of receiving some rain.
