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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:23 PM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT MST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, with the heaviest snow south of Castle Rock. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Larkspur. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight MST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. &&
Red Flag Warning
Issued: 11:55 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE PALMER DIVIDE AND LINCOLN COUNTY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 246 and 247. * TIMING...From noon today to 6 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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