Tag: National Weather Service
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Denver weather: Sunny and breezy to start, then a chance of showers
Denver area residents can expect sunny and breezy conditions to start off Monday, but a chance of rain is forecast in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high of 73 degrees and a 20% chance of showers after 3 p.m., according to…
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Denver weather: Sunny and clear Thursday, with highs in the mid-60s
Denver area residents will see clear skies and mid-60s temperatures on Thursday as a prelude to a balmy weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Thursday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 65 and “light and variable” winds, the weather agency says. Nighttime skies will be mostly clear, with 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…
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How do cowboys keep warm? The fashion trends of the Stock Show
While wrangling bulls and jumping horses may fill the schedule of most National Western Stock Show visitors, the 16-day-long event wouldn’t be the same without the plethora of Western-based clothing lining the Hall of Education. The National Western grounds are filled to the 10-gallon brim with clothing vendors — stretching from Texas to Australia — selling…
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Denver MLK Marade will continue on Monday despite weather
The annual Denver Marade — an annual march-parade down East Colfax on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — will continue on Monday, despite temperatures plummeting into the negatives. The annual Marade — started in 1986 — is one of the United States’ largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. Hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission,…
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for dangerously cold weather
Amid plummeting temperatures and the anticipation of even colder weather, Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration to mobilize the state’s emergency services tasked with deploying resources for the cold snap looming this weekend. This declaration authorized the use of the Colorado National Guard to ensure people can access resources they need to stay safe…
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Freezing weather creates possible issues for incoming ranchers
A onslaught of winter weather may cause issues for ranchers heading westward for the National Western Stock Show, which unofficially starts with today’s parade at noon downtown Denver and officially kicks off with opening day 9 a.m. Saturday at the National Western Center and Denver Coliseum. The northeastern part of the state — including Weld County,…
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Denver weather: Sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures forecast for Thursday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sunny skies and highs near 45 degrees are forecast Thursday for Denver, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. “Skies will be sunny today. Temperatures will be a little warmer, though snow areas with…