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Colorado Weather is roaring across Colorado Springs this morning, and the wind is hard to ignore. Gusts are howling over the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak, shaking windows before sunrise. A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 a.m., with northwest winds 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 65 mph.
At the airport, temperatures hover near 30 degrees with wind chills in the teens. Blowing debris and sudden crosswinds are creating difficult travel along I-25 and Highway 24. High-profile vehicles will feel the strongest push. Widespread power outages are possible in exposed areas…