NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TODAY – Partly sunny, with a high near 62º. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
TONIGHT – Partly cloudy, with a low around 31º. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
TOMORROW – A 50% chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49º. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK – Widespread critical fire conditions are expected in the area today with gusty southwest winds up to 40 mph, and very dry conditions along with temperatures far above normal.
Rampart Fire Update
The fire 20 miles West of Colorado Springs has been mostly extinguished and firefighters who quickly surrounded it were working yesterday to contain it.
403 Fire Update
As of yesterday, the fire is 1,518 acres at 88% contained. No change to the containment as resources are still finding isolated heat, hotspots. Engines are using infrared maps from the aerial platforms to find the remaining hot areas on the ground. Tomorrow’s forecasted winds and high temperatures will test the perimeter.
STAGE 1 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
Residents are encouraged to be vigilant about rapidly changing fire and weather conditions.
ROADS & HIGHWAYS
CDOT
There aren’t any local construction or obstructions for today.
Highway 50
Delays and closures through July 2023. Alternating traffic during daytime hours 8:30am – 7:30pm on Mondays, and 6:30am – 7:30pm from Tuesday – Friday on US 50 (mile points 124 to 127) between Montrose and Gunnison for major road construction. Full overnight closures are from 7:30pm – 6:30am from Monday to Thursday nights. Roadway is open to traffic on weekends beginning Fridays at 7:30pm. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and detour via I-70 or US 160. More information is available at us50info.com.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Please try to gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road.
Today, April 13th
1pm – Custer County Recycles Board meeting at the county building in the basement
6:30pm – Custer County Kids Council monthly meeting at the Custer County School library – open to the public
The Conservation District is seeking your input today, April 13th at 11:30am for the Annual Landowner Input. Popular priorities from the past have been Forest Health, Water Quality/Quantity, Weeds and Range Management. The meeting will be held in the All Aboard Westcliffe Heritage Center at 110 Rosita Avenue. Free lunch will be provided by the Custer County cattle women’s group. Landowners from outside the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff are encouraged to attend. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Custer County Conservation District at (719) 783-248.
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Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10am – noon in the Library’s Community Room. Drop-by and enjoy the fellowship of local crafters.
This week on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews Polly Miller and Ron Terry from High Mountain Hay Fever Festival Association.
Valley Views* airs Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.
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Today, April 13th
5pm – Sources of Strength Talent Show in the West Gym
Friday, April 14th
11am – JV Bobcats Baseball @ Centennial
Friday, April 14th
3:45pm – JV Pirates Baseball @ Buena Vista
This week on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews Polly Miller and Ron Terry from High Mountain Hay Fever Festival Association.
Valley Views* airs Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.
KLZR’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE PAGE
Look no further than KLZR’s Community Resource Page for local information on various organizations within the community. You’ll see the ValleyStrong Community Calendar as well as the Visit Wet Mountain Valley Events Calendar.
