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Hurricane-Force Gusts Slam Colorado’s Front Range, Top 112 MPH in Boulder County

Tens of thousands remain without electricity following precautionary shutoffs.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service logged a peak gust of 112 mph near Marshall on Friday, with several Boulder County sites exceeding 100 mph.
  • Xcel Energy said public safety power shutoffs and wind damage left about 57,207 customers without service early Saturday, with most restorations targeted by 10 p.m. and some extending into Sunday.
  • Crews and local agencies reported toppled trees and power poles, school closures, and blocked roads including portions of CO 72, CO 93, US 36, and CO 128.
  • Holiday travel was disrupted at Denver International Airport with more than 1,200 delays and over 80 cancellations on Friday, though delays dropped sharply on Saturday.
  • A cooler, quieter stretch with mountain snow moved in Saturday, but forecasts call for downslope warmth and renewed gusty winds next week that could elevate fire danger.