High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Front Range Mountains and Foothills

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Denver CO has issued a High Wind Warning for the Northern Front Range Mountains and Foothills. The alert was issued on February 23 and is effective for the duration of the high-wind event on Tuesday.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts several high-elevation regions and foothills, specifically:

• South and East Jackson, Larimer, North and Northeast Grand, and Northwest Boulder Counties above 9000 feet.
• South and Southeast Grand, West Central and Southwest Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, and North and West Park Counties above 9000 feet.
• Larimer and Boulder Counties between 6000 and 9000 feet.

Specific geographic features included in the warning area are the Northern Front Range Foothills, the Mosquito Range, the Front Range Mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Indian Peaks.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles, and motorists should use extra caution. Additionally, be aware that strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: West winds between 35 to 50 mph.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts up to 80 mph are possible.
• Potential Impacts: Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is in effect from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.