[O'B's]

The wind is at it again. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for all of the Front Range foothills and the NE plains of Colorado for this Wednesday – December 15[sup]th[/sup].
The existing Fire Restrictions still stand for the foothills and mountains, but this Wind Watch will extend the fire ban to include the plains within Boulder County.
There will be no Open Burning for the day, beginning at 0001 on Wednesday and expiring at 2359.
 
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph on the
plains, and in the foothills 40 to 50 mph with gusts over 75 mph.

* WHERE...Foothills and plains

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust will reduce
visibility to less than a quarter mile in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and low humidity will create
critical fire weather conditions.
 
 
Again, this is for Wednesday – December 15[sup]th[/sup].

[Jay]

Just out of curiosity, the wind warning I read for tomorrow says to turn your lights off. Why is that? Wouldn’t at least having hazards blinking be safer? “If you encounter blowing dust on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.”

[O'B's]

Hi Jay-
when you pull off the road, other drivers may try to locate their position on the road via your lights, which is why you want to turn your lights off and keep your foot on the brake to run your brake lights so you don't get hit from behind. Let's hope no one is caught in such untenable conditions on the road!

[Jay]

Hi Jay-
when you pull off the road, other drivers may try to locate their position on the road via your lights, which is why you want to turn your lights off and keep your foot on the brake to run your brake lights so you don't get hit from behind. Let's hope no one is caught in such untenable conditions on the road!

Very cool. Makes sense. Thanks.
Definitely won’t be biking to work tomorrow , but man it’s be great to fly east on Nelson with a 40-80 mph tailwind!