Simultaneous Snow and Wildfire Warnings Across Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico
Simultaneous Snow and Wildfire Warnings Across Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico
US · Published Feb 17, 2026
Simultaneous winter storm and fire warnings issued for Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Colorado faces up to 20 inches of snow in the west and high fire risk in the east due to strong winds and low humidity.
Wyoming expects up to 3 feet of snow in high elevations and erratic fire behavior risks in central regions.
Winter alerts and fire warnings issued concurrently
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued concurrent winter weather alerts and fire warnings across Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, highlighting the diverse and challenging weather conditions affecting these states. Winter storm warnings are in effect, forecasting heavy snow and strong winds, while red flag warnings indicate a heightened risk of wildfires due to low humidity, dry vegetation, and gusty winds.
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