Fourth day in a row with high fire danger ahead of nice weekend changes

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Southern Colorado is facing its fourth consecutive day of Red Flag Warnings due to extremely dry and breezy conditions. Sustained winds of 10-20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph are expected, especially west of I-25, creating high fire danger. Temperatures will reach the 60s and 70s across the region, with the warmest readings in Pueblo. The dry, windy weather is expected to continue through the weekend, but changes are on the way next week as a series of storm systems approach Colorado.

Why it matters

The prolonged dry and windy conditions have elevated the risk of wildfires across Southern Colorado, an area that has experienced significant fire activity in recent years. Residents and officials must remain vigilant about fire safety and prevention during this period of heightened danger.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for Southern Colorado, in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM today. This marks the 9th day this month with such warnings. While wind speeds will be slightly lower than the past few days, with gusts reaching 25-35 mph, the extremely dry air and breezy conditions still pose a significant fire risk. Temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s, with the warmest readings expected in Pueblo.

• Red Flag Warnings are in effect from 11 AM to 6 PM today, February 27, 2026.
• This is the 9th day this month with Red Flag Warnings in Southern Colorado.

What’s next

The dry, windy weather is expected to continue through the weekend, but changes are on the way next week as a series of storm systems approach Colorado. A cold front is expected to move in on Sunday, bringing the potential for modest mountain snow and a brief chance of precipitation in the Pikes Peak region. Another system is likely to bring more precipitation to the area late next week, with a mix of rain and snow possible.