It’ll Be Smokey In Colorado the Next Few Days. Here’s Why

Thankfully, there are no active wildfires burning in the state of Colorado. That doesn't mean Northern Colorado will not be filled with smoke. Over the next few days, Colorado skies will be filled with smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away.

Starting Wednesday evening, smoke from wildfires burning in Southern California will be making its way into the state. The initial signs of smoke will be light compared to what is trailing behind it.

California Wildfire Smoke Arrives in Colorado This Week

According to the National Weather Service for Denver and Boulder, heavy smoke from wildfires that have burned thousands of acres in Southern California will be present in the state of Colorado from whatever burns on Wednesday, September 11. Take a look at what you can expect over the next 48 hours when it comes to smoke in Colorado.

Get our free mobile app

Your best bet to avoid the smoke is to limit time outdoors when smoke is present. Those that may have sensitivity to smoke or have conditions such as asthma, should be prepared to stay indoors as much as possible over the next few days until the smoke plume passes through Colorado.

Wildfires Are Still Possible in Colorado

Much of Colorado is currently under a Fire Weather Watch through Thursday evening. Conditions in Colorado are the perfect mix for wildfires in the state with wind and low humidity.

Some Colorado Counties in the western part of the state as well as the eastern part of the state are currently under a Red Flag Warning due to the dry weather. The National Weather Service states that the areas affected by the Red Flag Warning will encounter breezy south winds, low humidity, and receptive fuels in these areas could create conditions that are favorable to explosive fire growth between Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon. More info on the Red Flag Warning can be seen at weather.gov.