Today, the eastern plains will see sustained westward winds blowing between thirty and forty miles per hour and gusts of upwards of 65 miles per hour, according to local forecasts. The high winds will likely last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and be strongest in areas further east, including Limon, Fort Morgan and Sterling.

Fire and ice are the two main story lines when it comes to Colorado's weather this week. Denver7 takes a deep dive into what weather is affecting the mountains and the eastern plains.

A potent winter storm is set to hit Colorado on Tuesday, bringing blinding snow squalls in the mountains and fire danger.

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver’s weather forecast stays mild and dry Monday before the area sees changes by the end of the week. There are Red Flag Warnings for north central Colorado and for the south central and southeastern part of the state too. Outdoor burning is not a good idea given the warm and dry conditions.