With High Winds Expected in Southern Colorado, Here's What You Can Do to Prevent a Mishap

With high winds expected in Southern Colorado, here's what you can do to prevent a mishap

TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- On Wednesday, many portions of Southern Colorado will be under a High Wind Warning with strong gusts expected, especially in higher elevation or otherwise exposed areas. The Teller County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to secure items on their property, repair any loose siding, and trim trees if possible. The sheriff's office also encourages people to have an emergency kit on hand in the event of a power outa…

Gusts up to 80 mph expected for some parts of Southern Colorado Wednesday

UPDATE: TUESDAY 12/16/2025 3:05 p.m. (SOUTHERN COLORADO) — There's an update from the models and NWS. The Forecast models have increased concerning where the winds will be strong and how long they will last. The High Wind warning has now been extended to overnight into early Thursday morning, and the area for the warning has [...]

Colorado Braces for Damaging Winds and Red Flag Conditions

Colorado’s Front Range is preparing for a high-impact downslope wind event expected to intensify on Wednesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday night, with the National Weather Service warning of widespread gusts in the 60–85 mph range, strongest near the base of the foothills and extending into the I-25 corridor. In a Tuesday morning briefing, the NWS Denver/Boulder office emphasized growing confidence in 75–85 mph gusts in the mountains an…