The wind and warm before the storm

As another wintry storm moves into Colorado, chinook winds blew on Friday, boosting highs into the 60s and 70s for most lower elevations. Wind speeds have been on the increase, though, and below, you'll find a list of some of the peak gusts so far.

56 mph Monarch Pass
48 mph Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Pueblo West
37 mph Briargate
36 mph Garden of the Gods

Over the next 24 hours, we'll combine even stronger gusts with periods of snow. Practically it means that you're likely to encounter periods of low (or 0) visibility, especially north and west of Colorado Springs.

Storm reports will follow in the next posting.