Colorado’s Front Range entered an unusually high-risk wildfire window on Friday, December 19, 2025, after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Red Flag Warning that included a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) designation for parts of the foothills.
Forecasters tied the elevated alert to hurricane-force wind gusts, extremely low humidity, and dry, receptive fuels—a combination that can turn a small ignition into a fast-moving, structure-threatening fire within minutes.
The PDS label, used sparingly by the NWS, underscored concern for the most wind-prone foothill corridors—particularly in and near Boulder and Jefferson counties—where downslope winds can accelerate and become erratic. In its fire-weather messaging, the NWS warned
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