A high wind warning has been issued for the Front Range foothills, the National Weather Service announced Tuesday morning.
The warning will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for west Boulder County, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Medicine Bow Range and Indian Peaks.
West winds of 30 to 45 mph are expected, but gusts of up to 85 mph could hit, weather officials said.
“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines,” the warning read. “Local power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
West Boulder County residents are advised to put loose objects in a safe location or fasten them down.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday for the mountains, and travel could be very difficult in the high mountain passes, the National Weather Service said.
