A powerful windstorm slammed Colorado’s Front Range on Thursday, toppling power lines and semis, fanning wildfires, and leaving tens of thousands without electricity as gusts neared 100 mph.

Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.

Winds are picking up across Colorado on Thursday, with some areas already seeing wind gusts over 70 mph. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day was issued for Thursday for wind speeds and fire danger. There are several high wind warnings and red flag warnings issued across Colorado,

A passing cold front will bring some light precipitation to parts of southern Colorado. The best chances for a light shower will be south of highway 50.

Snow started Monday night in Colorado’s mountains and will continue throughout the week, making its way into the Denver area on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures start to warm up after a mild day yesterday with 70 degrees expected by tomorrow.

As a record-hot winter continues across much of the West, forecasters are dialing back estimates for how much water will flow into the Colorado River during the spring runoff. The latest models show that

DENVER — Colorado could experience some of its hottest March temperatures on record next week. The 9NEWS Weather Impact Team said it is tracking a high-pressure system that is forecast to bring unprecedented warmth to the state between March 16–23.