401 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Critical fire weather conditions are expected mainly along the I-25 
corridor region from Colorado Springs south to the New Mexico border.

Strong winds will occur over the region today. However the strongest 
winds will occur over the far easterly plains later this morning and 
last into the mid afternoon hours. Winds will start to decrease over 
the far eastern plains by late afternoon.

Snow over the central mountains will end by later this morning. 

Some light snow, mainly on grassy areas, will occur over parts of 
northern El Paso county and Teller county early this morning. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Critical fire weather conditions are becoming increasingly likely 
for portions of the plains and San Luis Valley tomorrow. Critical 
fire weather conditions will also be possible within the San Luis 
Valley through the end of the work week.

Isolated light showers will be possible Wednesday through Friday, 
mostly along the mountains. Widespread precipitation chances return 
this weekend, particularly on Saturday. Snow is expected along the 
mountains, with mostly rain expected for lower elevations. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.