Author: Spencer McKee
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Denver forecasted to have hottest Christmas Day on record (and records started in 1872)
It’s looking like Denver will experience its hottest Christmas on record this week – at least that will be the case if the National Weather Service forecast holds true. Based on temperature records dating back to 1872, the hottest December 25 in Denver took place in 2005 when the city warmed up to 69 degrees…
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Colorado snowpack at lowest level ever recorded for this point in season
Throughout Colorado’s snow season, the USDA publishes a ‘snowpack report’ at the state level and by region. Records date back to 1987 and the report is updated each day, providing a look at how Colorado’s snowpack stacks up to that of prior years. By this point in the season, most Coloradans are likely aware that…
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Double-digit totals expected in parts of Colorado in first of two upcoming waves of snow
As predicted, Christmas should bring a bit of fresh powder to parts of Colorado, though heavy widespread snow that was initially in the forecast won’t quite come to fruition. While the Front Range and I-25 corridor should be mostly missed, various parts of the state’s mountainous terrain could get double-digit totals. It’s also worth noting…
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Updated wolf map shows species in Denver County watershed
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released their monthly wolf tracking map, which shows the watersheds where the species has been detected from November 25 through December 19, 2025. Notably, the map shows that wolves have been present in a watershed area that includes a small portion of Denver County – while this watershed is a…
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Colorado’s snowpack at just over half of norm for date – even less in some regions
As the end of the year nears, Colorado’s snowpack is still way behind the norm for the date. And while there’s a little bit of snow on the way over upcoming days, OpenSnow’s Joel Gratz has reported that the “trend in the forecast is not a positive one, with less snow likely compared to previous…
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4.6-star spot dubbed Colorado’s ‘best Italian restaurant’ known for handmade noodles
The winter season is the perfect time for a hearty Italian meal, savory and filling and sure to lead to a cozy tail-end of the night. While pasta is perhaps one of the most popular at-home dishes, sometimes tracking down fresh handmade noodles created by a professional is what the soul craves. A recent piece…
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Drunk hiker and partner may be charged for overnight rescue on East Coast
In Colorado, search and rescue operations generally come free of charge for the subject with the exception of missions that include medical transport. While this practice tends to be something Facebook commenters and Reddit users frequently debate, Colorado Search and Rescue Association has adopted this approach to prevent barriers of cost from being a factor…
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Wildfire scare prompts evacuations near Boulder after blaze sparks in rugged canyon
A wildfire scare occurred last night in Boulder County, with a blaze resulting in an evacuation order being issued at about 5:51 p.m. for the area of Wild Turkey Trail, located north of Highway 119 and west of Boulder in Four Mile Canyon. Those in the area were told to leave immediately, with Four Mile…
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Denver sets record high for date with 2nd-hottest December temp ever recorded in city
Denver’s temperature on December 22 soared 33 degrees above the long-term norm for the date to set a new ‘daily high’ record, also becoming the second-warmest December temperature to be recorded in city history. According to the National Weather Service, Denver International Airport hit 76 degrees on Monday afternoon – still with the chance to…
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Woman dead after reported “disturbance” outside U.S. Forest Service office in Colorado
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is heading up an investigation into the death of a 38-year-old female from Granby with the assistance of local law enforcement. At this time, not much information related to the case has been released to the public, though the investigation stems from an initial call for help that was received…