Widespread high winds are expected to batter the Front Range on Wednesday, with the worst impacts to communities in the foothills and northern Colorado.
Strong, downslope winds will hit the mountains, foothills and Interstate 25 corridor through Wednesday, with widespread gusts ranging from 60-85 mph, National Weather Service forecasters said.
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Xcel Energy officials may preemptively cut power for up to 52,000 customers starting at 10 a.m. in order to prevent wildfires starting by downed powerlines, including in Jefferson, Boulder, Clear Creek, Larimer and Weld counties.
The University of Colorado Boulder, along with school districts in Clear Creek, Weld and Larimer counties, canceled classes on Wednesday, while other districts are monitoring conditions for potential school closures.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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