Weather Alert Details

Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 ft

High Wind Warning until SUN 3:00 PM MDT Issued March, 15 2026 at 10:04 AM - US/Mountain expires March, 15 2026 at 3:00 PM - US/Mountain ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust could reduce visibility to under a mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. &&