Colorado to see rain and snow later in the week
April storms are messy, and the bulk of the upcoming storm is expected during the day on Friday. Two weather factors are at play.
Denver still weeks away from average last snow and freeze
We are still about two weeks away from the average last snow in Denver and about three weeks away from the average last freeze.
Colorado snowpack tumbles to 74%, down 15% in 7 days
Colorado's snowpack continues to plummet just one week after its peak.
High fire danger across portions of Colorado
Elevated fire danger will be over portions of Colorado, including Denver, on Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings will go into effect beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday through 7 p.m.
Dry times ahead: southern Colorado braces for widespread drought
Currently, a significant portion of the high country and the extreme northern parts of the I-25 corridor are experiencing drought. This affects approximately 613,900 Colorado residents, a number that is expected to rise rapidly over the next month or two.
Colorado's snowpack hits peak: Will it hold or melt away?
Today, April 7th, marks the historical peak of the snowpack across Colorado.
April is the second snowiest month on average in Denver
April showers bring May flowers... April has officially arrived!
Colorado's snowpack is lagging below average
The snowpack across Colorado is lagging below average.
Blizzard Warning in place thru Wednesday morning for parts of Colorado
A mixed bag of weather will continue Tuesday night and affect the Wednesday morning commute across the Denver metro area and the Eastern Plains.
Home destroyed by fast-moving Hertha Lake Fire
A home was destroyed by fire very close to the Hertha Lake Fire burn area.
Fire weather, wind, rain and snow across Colorado to end the week
A buffet of varying active weather conditions is expected across Colorado for the rest of this week.
Blizzard warnings issued across portions of Colorado. What is a blizzard?
Blizzard Warnings have been issued for portions of Douglas, El Paso, Arapahoe, Adams, Elbert, Lincoln, Washington, Sedgwick, Phillips, Yuma, and Kit Carson counties. Snow totals will range anywhere from 2 to 10 inches.
A strong winter storm will impact the mountains, blizzard south and east of Denver
Blizzard warnings have been issued south and east of Denver, treacherous travel is expected overnight Monday into Tuesday afternoon for portions of the Plains.
Blizzard-like conditions possible across portions of Colorado, rain transitioning to snow in Denver
A mild start to Monday with rain, snow, and wind expected by the evening. Significant accumulations are possible for portions of the high country, Palmer Divide, and Eastern Plains.
Dangerous wind chills, where does this cold air come from?
Cold air originating from the Arctic Ocean was dislodged earlier this week and spilled south across the United States. As a result, wind chills across the Eastern Plains bottomed out around 30 degrees below 0.