NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TODAY
TODAY will be mostly sunny, with a high near 52º. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
TONIGHT, we’ll be mostly clear, with a low around 20º. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
For TOMORROW, mostly sunny skies, with a high near 51º. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
FIRE REPORT
There are no fire restrictions in our area currently, but there are extreme fire danger conditions due to exceptionally strong winds and low humidity values near 15%. Avoid anything that could cause a spark and wildfire.
East and southeast of our valley, the fire danger is HIGH in the San Carlos Ranger District to EXTREME in the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (the southeast corner of the state).
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands covers nearly three million acres from western Kansas and Colorado’s highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide.
Conditions vary widely and can change quickly in the Rocky Mountain Region. For the most current information please check conditions on the forest where you will be traveling.
Keep in mind that with the high winds there is always a chance for power outages. If you see downed power lines, please assume they are live. Back away and call 911.
CDOT
There aren’t any local construction or obstructions for today but…
… if you’re heading to Gunnison
Delays and closures began yesterday, March 6th and will continue until July 2023 for US 50 (mile 124-127) between Montrose and Gunnison for major road construction.
Please try to gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road.
TODAY’S AVALANCHE FORECAST
In the Sangre De Cristo District, the chances of avalanche today are moderate below, near, and above the treeline. Remember, moderate does not translate to safe.
Strong wind has been a theme recently, and snow has loaded in some strange areas well down from ridgelines. Using clues in the snow to recognize which direction the wind has been blowing from is essential to reduce your risk when traveling. Avoid areas where you see signs of recent wind-loading such as fresh cornices, smooth rounded drifts of snow, or a hard, hollow-sounding snow surface.
Here’s a Public/Environmental Health Alert
There’s been a recall of Primark children’s bamboo plates. These products are being recalled because they contain high levels of lead and formaldehyde, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. More information about this recall including specific items being recalled is available on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov
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COVID Vaccines and boosters are available at the Custer County Public Health Agency. Call 719-783-3369 for more information. You can also check KLZR’s Community Resources page.
TODAY, MARCH 7TH
9am – Board of Custer County Staff Reports #1 in the Custer County Board Room, 205 S. 6th Street
5pm – Silver Cliff Town Trustee meeting at Silver Cliff Town Hall, 612 Main Street.
The Custer County Economic Development Corporation invites local businesses and interested individuals to help craft the future of economic development in Custer County. Workshop dates are March 11th, April 8th, April 29th, and May 13th at the All Aboard facility 110 Rosita Ave. Be sure to listen to this week’s Valley Views with guest Charles
FREE NUTRITION CLASSES
Join Altitude Fitness and local Registered Dietitian Darcy Rhodes in a free nutrition class series beginning tomorrow at 2pm at Altitude Community Fitness, 50 Main Street in Silver Cliff.
Please register in advance by calling 719-783-0750
Every second Tuesday of the month, artists join others at the 3rd Street Gallery from 11-2pm to connect with other creatives in the community. Please bring something you’re working on, a snack and a drink. For more information contact Melody at 505.429.6597
Introduction to Oral History with Bev Allen begins today at 1pm in the library Community Room. Tips and techniques for preserving your family’s history. Register at www.westcusterlibrary.org.
Our host Gary Taylor interviews Charles Bogle from the Custer County Economic Development.
Valley Views* airs Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am and 6pm, and Saturdays at 10am, and is always available to stream on our website.
KLZR PODCASTS
We have a number of our shows available to stream on demand. So, if you miss a show you can check this page on our website for current shows available to stream. Our musical podcasts cover a wide variety of genres. Each podcast is updated weekly with new content.
And don’t forget that we’ve got our Wet Mountain Morning Wake Up Call on our website for you to stream at any time. So, if you happen to miss it in real time, you can always listen to it whenever! You can find it under the Valley News header.
To let us know about events, birthdays, Lost and Found pets, job listings, and other community information, email us at wakeup@klzr.org. Non-profit events should be sent to calendar@klzr.org to be included in our on-air broadcasts.