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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Broomfield / Jeffco (KBJC)

Lat: 39.9°NLon: 105.1°WElev: 5551ft.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed W 24 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.56 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 4:45 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Golden CO

Red Flag Warning February 17, 05:05pm until February 17, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning February 17, 05:05pm until February 17, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 44. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Golden CO
 39.74°N 105.22°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
Last Update:
11:47 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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