The wind will pick on Thursday across Southern Colorado, with heavy snow in the mountains and high fire danger on the Plains.

Southern Colorado will see increased wildfire danger on Thursday as conditions remain dry and wind picks up. Red flag warnings have been issued in the afternoon.

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Mild, above average temperatures on Wednesday will give way to gusty wind and high danger Thursday, and more strong wind on Friday.

Southern Colorado will be warmer than average on Wednesday with a mix of sun and clouds. It will still be warm on Thursday ...

Extended outlook forecast: Quiet weather is expected through the mid-week. Once we get into the back half of the week, a strong spring storm is expected to increase the SW wind across Southern ...

Temperatures will be warmer than normal for most of the week in southern Colorado. The next storm will bring a strong cold front to the plains on Friday.

Meteorological Spring - which runs from March through May - is by far the highest fire danger season in southern Colorado.

Mild and gusty Friday will give way to rain and snow showers this weekend ...