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wind
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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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.
Read note ->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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