Idledale To Morrison Paddle Report

× High Wind Watch
Until 2025-12-18T06:00:00-07:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph or more above timberline. Gusts up to 80 mph in the foothills. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 AM MST Thursday. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the lower foothills.