High Wind Warning Issued for Sangre de Cristo and Sawatch Mountains
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Sangre de Cristo and Eastern Sawatch Mountains, with gusts up to 75 mph expected through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Colorado Mountains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Colorado Mountains.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pueblo, CO, has issued a High Wind Warning for several mountain ranges in southern and central Colorado. The alert indicates that damaging winds are expected to impact the region, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following specific geographic regions and elevations:
- Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11,000 feet
- Western Chaffee County between 9,000 and 11,000 feet
- Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 8,500 feet
- Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 7,500 feet
What You Should Do
To ensure safety during this high wind event, the NWS recommends the following actions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home and stay away from windows.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind.
- Use caution if you must drive, as travel could be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to range between 35 and 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph possible. These damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines, potentially leading to power outages. Additionally, blowing snow may cause travel concerns and degraded visibility through the central mountains.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is set to begin at 6:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, and is expected to remain in effect until 3:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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