Colleen E. Reid
@colleenereid.bsky.social
Associate Professor @cugeography | Interim Director of Public Health Program @colorado.edu | Studies how the environment affects public health
I didn't realize that "particularly dangerous situation" or PDS was a technical term! This wind, heat (for December) and dryness are a PDS! I hope no fire starts.
If a fire sparks, it could spread rapidly amid wind gusts up to 100 mph paired with record-high temperatures, the National Weather Service said
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“Particularly dangerous fire weather” in Boulder, Jefferson County foothills Friday as Xcel shut-offs continue
If a fire sparks, it could spread rapidly amid gusts up to 100 mph paired with record-high temperatures, the National Weather Service said
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December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I didn't realize that "particularly dangerous situation" or PDS was a technical term! This wind, heat (for December) and dryness are a PDS! I hope no fire starts.