DENVER — It has been windy across Colorado for the last few days, and here’s why!
The jet stream and tightening pressure gradient are driving the gusty conditions.
A plume of Pacific moisture is moving into Colorado, producing heavy, wet snow for the mountains.
The heaviest snowfall accumulation is expected to continue through Wednesday night.
A strong northwesterly flow aloft and a jet stream with winds of 60 to 70 knots, nearly 30,000 feet above the surface, are contributing to these gusty conditions.
A tightening pressure gradient ahead of a cold front is enhancing surface winds.
Dry air and low relative humidity are driving critical fire weather conditions across lower elevations.
Mountain snow will taper off Thursday morning.
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