Fort Collins Auto Repair

Chinook Winds in Northern Colorado: Why High Winds Demand More From Drivers (and Their Cars) If you’ve lived in Fort Collins or Northern Colorado for any length of time, you know about the winds. Not just a breeze—but the powerful Chinook winds that roll down from the mountains and across the plains. One moment the day feels calm, and the next moment wind gusts are pushing cars across lanes on I-25. This winter has been unusually mild with very little snow, but we’ve definitely made up for it in high winds. And those winds can make driving far more dangerous than many people realize. Why High Winds Are So Dangerous on the Road When the wind really starts to move across the Front Range, drivers quickly notice something unsettling: their vehicle doesn’t feel planted ... read more