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8 Porch Notes tagged “wind,” from counties across Colorado.

Cars and driving - Lincoln County

Driving the I-70 plains around Limon means watching the weather, not the mountains

The open stretch of Interstate 70 through Lincoln County brings plains hazards like wind, ground blizzards, and sudden storms rather than mountain passes.

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Home and property - Gilpin County

A Gilpin roof replacement can need a permit

In Gilpin County a roof replacement larger than 200 square feet needs a permit, and overlays are not allowed.

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Cars and driving - Saguache County

Big-sky driving in the San Luis Valley: plan around spring wind and dust

On gusty San Luis Valley days, blowing dust can cut visibility on Saguache County highways, so drivers should slow down and pull off safely.

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Cars and driving - Bent County

On the plains, the weather to plan for is wind, hail, and open-road storms

Driving and living in Bent County means planning for plains hazards like severe thunderstorms, hail, high wind, and blowing snow on long, open county roads.

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Home and property - Prowers County

On the Prowers County plains, severe weather is a normal season

Prowers County sits in open plains country where hail, high wind, and the chance of tornadoes are part of the warm-season weather to plan for.

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Cars and driving - Weld County

On the Weld County plains, weather can change the drive fast

Open Eastern Plains country in Weld County brings hail, high wind, and summer storms that can quickly affect driving and visibility.

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Cars and driving - Alamosa County

Driving and weather in the San Luis Valley: cold air and blowing dust

The San Luis Valley floor near Alamosa is a high, flat basin where cold air settles and spring winds can kick up dust, both of which affect driving.

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Cars and driving - Phillips County

On Phillips County roads, watch the sky before a long drive

Open plains country in Phillips County brings hail, high wind, and fast-moving summer storms that can change driving conditions on long county roads.

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