Crestone,
Colorado
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Warnings,
Watches and Advisories: |
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 Red
Flag Warning
&  Fire
Weather Watch
 High Wind Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1126 AM MDT Tue Apr 21 2026
THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR WEATHER ZONES 224
(SLV) AND 225 (SDC Mountains)
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* AFFECTED AREA...
for, but not limited to the San Luis Valley including the
Crestone Grants and Casita Park areas and the Sangre De Cristo Mountains
including all Passes and Foothills.
* WINDS...For Zone 224, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
For Zone 225, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For all
remaining zones, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY... As low as
6 percent.
* IMPACTS... Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread
uncontrollably and could be very destructive.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
145 PM MDT Tue Apr 21 2026
HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM MDT
WEDNESDAY...
KEY MESSAGES
- A Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning is
expected for Wednesday across the San Luis Valley, the
Central mountains, and the Sangre de Cristos (fire weather
zones 220, 224, and 225)
- Continued fire weather concerns are likely for Thursday and Friday
- A pattern change towards cooler and more active weather is
expected for the weekend into early next week
* WHAT... Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Northern San Luis Valley, and Central San Luis Valley.
* IMPACTS... Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility
to under a mile at times. Be especially careful near recently
plowed lands or locations with disturbed soils. Visibility can
change rapidly over short distances.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Current Crestone Conditions |
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