Strong winds, near-record warmth raise wildfire risk across Larimer County and surrounding areas
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for much of Northern Colorado, including parts of Larimer County, as near-record temperatures and strong westerly winds are expected to create critical wildfire conditions on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder.
The watch is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon and includes foothill and mountain areas across Larimer County, Boulder County, Jefferson County, and South Park. Conditions are expected to be especially concerning in higher elevations and along the Front Range foothills, where low humidity and gusty winds could allow any fire to spread rapidly…