DENVER — The next storm moving into Colorado is expected to bring a lot of wind. Winds will pick up on Sunday, November 1, in some spots before becoming more widespread on Monday, November 2. Peak gusts could reach 45 to 60 mph on the northeast Colorado plains and in western Kansas. The Denver metro could see gusts of 35 to 45 mph on Monday.
Windy Sunday in Some Spots
On Sunday, the strongest winds are expected in the San Luis Valley and on the southeast Colorado plains. Gusts there could reach 40 to 50 mph in the San Luis Valley and 35 to 50 mph on the southeast plains. Mountains and passes could see gusts of 25 to 55 mph.
The northeast Colorado plains and western Kansas may see gusts of 25 to 40 mph. Colorado Springs and Pueblo could get 20 to 30 mph gusts. The Denver metro and northern Front Range should stay calmer Sunday, with gusts of only 10 to 20 mph.
Wind Peaks on Monday
Winds are expected to peak on Monday as the storm moves across the region. The strongest gusts, 45 to 60 mph, are forecast for the northeast Colorado plains. Western Kansas could see gusts of 40 to 60 mph, while the southeast Colorado plains may reach 45 to 55 mph.
The northern Front Range, including areas near Fort Collins and Boulder, could see gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle may reach 40 to 55 mph. That is a big jump from Sunday for many of these areas.
Denver and Colorado Springs Get Gusty
The Denver metro is expected to see gusts of 35 to 45 mph on Monday. Colorado Springs and Pueblo could see the same range of 35 to 45 mph. Winds this strong can knock down tree limbs and blow loose items around…