Author: Jonathan Ingraham
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Denver weather: Gusty winds on Tuesday prompts a red flag warning
A red flag warning for areas west of Interstate 25 from Longmont to Larkspur are in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today as dry conditions persist around metro Denver. Relative humidity levels will be between 11-18% with wind gusts of between 30-50 mph, creating critical fire weather conditions through the evening. Denverites can…
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Two chances for snow in Colorado during first full week of January, 8-16″ possible
Snow is back in the forecast for Colorado, with two moderate storms bringing precipitation to all three mountain zones over the next five days. Colorado’s snowpack is still hurting, but Mother Nature is chipping away at the deficit some, however, it is still in a rough spot at only 62% of median average. Another multi-day…
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Denver weather: Sunny skies, temperatures in the 60s Monday, but snow is on the horizon
Monday’s weather around metro Denver will continue to be above seasonal averages as high temps climb above 60 degrees again, however, a change to much cooler weather later in the week is coming. Denver residents can expect sunny skies, with a high near 62, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Breezy conditions will…
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Winter Park Resort sets opening date for Mary Jane side, 50th birthday party to ensue
The wait is over Colorado skiers and riders, Winter Park Resort in Grand County is opening the Mary Jane side of the ski area for the season on Friday, Jan. 9. The timing is perfect as the ski area is set to celebrate the Jane’s 50th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 10. “Since its official incorporation…
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Weekend parking reservations at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin delayed two more weeks
The parking reservation system at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area in Summit County, Colorado has been delayed and will now begin on Jan. 17. Reservations were initially planned to start on Jan. 3. “As a ski area, we take pride in being flexible, updating our policies and operation as we need to support our people as best we can,” a spokesperson for…
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Snow returns to Colorado for New Year’s Day to the tune of 4-10 inches
Snow is back in the forecast to start 2026 as a New Year’s Day storm should bring up to 10 inches of snow to the northern half of the state. Three more chances of stormy conditions (Jan. 5, Jan. 7-9 and Jan. 11-12) are forecast over the first 10-12 days of January, with all three…
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Denver weather: 55% of December days had a high temperature of 60 degrees, Wednesday will be another
Wednesday, New Year’s Eve is the last day of 2025 and Denver will more than likely add its 18th day of a high temperature above 60 degrees in December, or 58% of days in the month if the mark is reached. Denver residents can expect mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 63, according…
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Relief at Lee fire in Colorado continues as long-term wildlife habitat reclamation become priority
The Lee fire burned more than 137,000 acres of land southwest of Meeker this summer. Some of the land charred in northwest Colorado was prime grazing land ranchers and land-users utilize for livestock feeding and wildlife rely on throughout the year. As relief efforts continue, ranchers and officials with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife have…
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Denver weather: Above seasonal temperatures Tuesday across metro area
Continued gradual warming Tuesday is forecast around Denver and the metro area as more sunshine and calmer conditions build back in. Denver residents can expect sunny skies today, with a high near 54, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. South winds between 5 to 7 mph become light and variable. Tonight it’ll be…
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Colorado needs 5-6 feet of snow for snowpack average to break even
Busy forecast starts 2026 with 3 storms over 10-day stretch that could add a couple of feet to weak winter start Moderate amounts of snow fell in Colorado’s mountains from a late-December storm over the weekend, especially in the northern mountains, but overall the storm didn’t fully live up to forecasts. Colorado’s snowpack continues its…