![Colorado Weekend Winds Reached 85 MPH](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2020/11/RS4875_94376552.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colorado Weekend Winds Reached 85 MPH
Winds in Colorado reached the equivalent of a Category 1 hurricane over the weekend.
The National Weather Service said winds throughout the state topped out at 85 MPH on Saturday in Boulder.
Rocky Flats in Golden (73 mph) and Cedar Point in Limon (70 MPH) were also among the top wind speeds recorded. Winds peaked at 61 MPH at Denver International Airport.
While Fort Collins did experience some patio furniture-blowing wind conditions, it wasn't as dramatic as in Boulder. The National Weather Service reported winds peaking at 48 MPH on Saturday in the Choice City.
![K99 logo](https://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2022/04/attachment-900.jpg?w=100)
Enter your number to get our free mobile app
These 29 Snakes Live in Colorado
More From K99
![This Northern Colorado Whiskey Wins a Big Time Award](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-33.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Colorado Cracker Barrel’s Will Get New Look And You Might Hate It](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Google-Maps-Canva-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Rare Orchid Seen For the First Time in Over a Century in Colorado](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-9.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Meet Nathan: Our NOCO Humane Pet of the Week](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Courtesy-of-NOCO-Humane-Barkn-Big.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-25-at-11.55.08-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Loveland Police Search for Dangerous Road Rage Shooting Suspect](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Here Is What Tourists Really Think Of Colorado Residents](http://townsquare.media/site/48/files/2024/07/attachment-Canva-2024-07-25T153917.250.jpg?w=980&q=75)