DENVER — Monday brings a big departure from Sunday's weather in Colorado as a cold front is triggering high winds in the northeastern part of the state as well as snow impacting travel conditions in the High Country.
We're tracking multiple weather alerts across Colorado on Monday including a high fire danger.
The Denver7 news team is tracking the latest storm updates, closures, and sharing news from local agencies. Refresh this page for updates and keep checking back for new details.
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Monday, October 20
11:30 a.m. | High wind warning expired | While winds and fire danger remain a concern Monday, the high wind warning for far northeastern Colorado, which included Fort Collins, has been allowed to expire.
Check out the latest NWS weather alerts here.
10:35 a.m. | I-70 closure | CDOT reports I-70 in both directions is closed from Idaho Springs to Floyd Hill, or Exit 240 and Exit 248.
CDOT added on social media: "Traffic hold for rock blasting from EB/WB MM241-245. No Detour. Stay on I-70."
You can check the closure at this link.
10:09 a.m. | Latest on power outages | Xcel Energy is reporting 7,460 customers in Colorado without power, which includes 3,862 in Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties and 2,421 in Boulder. Excel Energy reports 571 customers without power in Denver and 533 in Weld County.
211 in Weld County and 110 customers in Denver. The high winds and dry conditions mean the fire danger is high in Colorado.
Here's what the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder wrote as a red flag warning remains in effect through the early evening hours.
"Strong winds and low humidity today. Avoid any outdoor burning or activity (mowing, firearms, dragging chains, etc.) that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. Be ready to take action should a wildfire start," said the NWS.
9:35 a.m. | Red flag warning in effect | The I-25 corridor, including the Denver metro and northeastern Colorado are under a red flag warning until 6 p.m. Monday. This means high winds and low relative humidity are creating conditions for the rapid spread of any outdoor fire.
Check this link for all communities under the alert.
Additionally, Xcel Energy warned of the fire danger.
9:15 a.m. | High wind warning | Up to 65 mph wind gusts are possible in far northeastern Colorado, including in Fort Collins, as a high wind warning remains in effect until 11 a.m.
Check which communites are included in the warning here.
9:10 a.m. | I-70 update | Both lanes of I-70 are back open at the Eisenhower Tunnel after several slide-offs were reported and the highway was shut down earlier this morning, but caution is advised as snow and slippery conditions are impacting travel. The NWS in Boulder said conditions should begin to improve this morning.
9:00 a.m. | Lisa's forecast | The winds will kick up even more across the metro area through early morning, with speeds between 20 to 40 mph and gusts closer to 60 mph. Some of the higher mountain peaks could see gusts up to 80 mph. It's a setup for blowing dust, downed branches, and definitely elevated fire danger.
A red flag warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for most of eastern Colorado.
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