Tag: National Weather Service
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Arctic blast brings bitter cold and several inches of snow to Denver area
A arctic blast dropped several inches of snow in some parts of Denver Friday evening into Saturday morning, bringing about both frigid temperatures and snow-covered roads. The powerful arctic cold front moved into the state Friday evening, bringing what will be an estimated 114 consecutive hours of below freezing temps throughout the metro, according to the…
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U.S. Highway 6 closed over Loveland Pass
Snowy and dangerous conditions shut down U.S. Highway 6 over Loveland Pass Friday night. Heavy snow is moving through the mountains and could drop up to 10 inches at Loveland, according to the National Weather Service. Traffic cameras operated by the Colorado Department of Transportation show a messy, snow-covered roadway, and the transportation agency says…
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Snowstorm leaves total of 19 .2 inches at Denver airport
Although the snowstorm that ended Saturday failed to meet the worst-case scenario in most of the metro area, wintery conditions did cause problems — and Denver International Airport ended up with a final reading of 19.2 inches of snow. Conditions were worst on the Eastern Plains, and Gov. Jared Polis earlier mobilized the Colorado National…
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Snow storm cripples Colorado, causing school closures and canceled flights
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The sequel to Wednesday’s snowstorm — which dumped up to 10 inches in some Denver metro areas — hit central Colorado Friday afternoon and was expected to stretch into Saturday morning. The potentially historic November snowfall caused closures and cancellations throughout the area, with schools and government…
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Additional resources coming to Alexander Mountain fire, some evacuation orders lifted
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officials at the Alexander Mountain fire say that, because of the large number of fires across the West, roughly 90% of their requests for additional outside resources have been denied. But nonetheless they say crews battling the blaze feel they have the resources they need…
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Denver weather: Widespread smoke and haze Wednesday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Widespread smoke and haze will linger in Denver on Wednesday as wildfires continue north of the city. According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, the presence of smoke and haze due to the wildfire…
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Denver opens cooling areas in recreation centers and libraries due to heat advisory
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the city prepares for a heat wave, Denver’s health agency is pointing to several public spaces that can serve as “cooling areas.” All Denver’s recreation centers will offer a designated space, where people can “cool off during extreme heat,” the department said in a…
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Denver sees flight cancelations, power outages amidst windstorm
A surging windstorm striking the Denver region has caused turbulence for local fliers. Saturday’s windstorm, expected to bring gusts as high as 60-70 mph in Denver and as high as 100 mph in the foothills west of Denver, has caused various delays and cancellations for flights out of Denver International Airport. As of 4 p.m.,…
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Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists to avoid driving during ‘treacherous’ winter storm
Rain before 9 p.m. Wednesday will turn into snow after 11 p.m. and may dump up to 16 inches of the white stuff in the metro Denver area, prompting the Colorado Department of Transportation to urge motorists to avoid travel during the storm. Road conditions are forecast to be “treacherous,” according to a CDOT news…
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CDOT warns drivers of potential highway closures as storm approaches Colorado’s high country
With an incoming snow storm set to dump between 9 and 18 inches of snow at higher elevations, the Colorado Department of Transportation warns drivers that two major highways may experience closures this weekend. CDOT says heavy snow and 50-to-70 mph winds may result in whiteout-like conditions west of the metro, increasing the likelihood of…