Weather Alert: High Wind Advisory In Metro Denver

DENVER, CO – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning that includes all of metro Denver, the foothills, the Front Range mountains, and the northern plains. Gusts could hit up to 55 mph this afternoon, with sustained winds 30–45mph. The warning is in effect through tonight.

Another batch of snow for the high country through this evening. Winds will be gusty across northeast CO today - this evening. #COwx pic.twitter.com/YATUUio2BV
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) January 7, 2019

Hazardous cross-winds can be expected on all north-south roadways, so take particular care if choosing to drive in exposed areas. High winds can also cause downed power lines, fallen tree limbs, and flying loose objects. Be sure to secure any items you have outside, and take care when outdoors today.

Here's the National Weather Service forecast for the upcoming week:

Today

Sunny, with a high near 54. Very windy, with a west wind 13 to 23 mph increasing to 27 to 37 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 12 to 17 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 53.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 51.

By Mara Abbott

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