A snowstorm in western Colorado brings needed moisture but raises avalanche risks through Friday. Travelers are advised to avoid backcountry areas.

Today, the eastern plains will see sustained westward winds blowing between thirty and forty miles per hour and gusts of upwards of 65 miles per hour, according to local forecasts. The high winds will likely last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and be strongest in areas further east, including Limon, Fort Morgan and Sterling.

Mainly sunny skies are back for Thursday with a brisk wind through the afternoon and below average temps.

A potent winter storm is set to hit Colorado on Tuesday, bringing blinding snow squalls in the mountains and fire danger.

An extreme weather day is on tap across Colorado on Tuesday, due to high winds that will bring extreme fire danger to the east, snow west

Gusty winds and spotty showers today; foothills under a High Wind Watch tonight. Secure loose items and expect travel delays.

A weak weather disturbance might bring a brief rain/snow mix to Denver Tuesday night, but temperatures rebound into the 60s, promising a warm, spring-like weekend.

This winter has been among the warmest ever in Denver as the city officially broke a decades-old record for the most 60-degree days in a winter.