Tag: Snowpack
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NWS issues winter storm warning with 10-18 inches of snow possible
The National Weather Service (NWS), has issued a winter storm warning including parts of Colorado’s high country. According to the NWS, the warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Thursday. The warning includes the northwest San Juna Mountains, Telluride, Lizard Head Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, the Elkhead and Park Mountains, Grand…
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A dream for spring? Colorado gardeners still wait to see if winter comes first
Last year, Front Range Gardens began selling cacti and succulents sourced from the Phoenix area and they were a hit. The desert-climate plants sold out, said Scott Jeffries, the owner of the garden center located in Broomfield. And this year, Front Range Gardens doubled their stock to meet demand. But because of a widespread drought…
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Colorado marina shutting down summer boat ramp, slips due to record-low snowpack
Frisco Bay Marina faces a challenging summer as drought and record-low snowpack halt boat ramp use, affecting operations and staffing. FRISCO — Operations will be very different this summer at the Frisco Bay Marina. Marina staff presented to Frisco City Council on Tuesday about what operations are anticipated to look like during the 2026 summer season. Frisco…
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Less than 10% of trails open at some Colorado resorts amid snowpack near record lows
With Colorado’s statewide snowpack near all-time lows – at about 61 percent of its to-date long-term median and at a lower point than all but two of the last 39 years for January 5 (2000, 2018), here’s how much terrain is open at Colorado’s resorts as of January 5, 2025: Editor’s Note: These numbers are…
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Colorado region at just 11% of typical snowpack for the date
It’s been a dry start to the snow season thus far in Colorado this fall, and while a storm that’s in the forecast later this month could mean two-plus feet of snow, most of the state is seriously lacking in terms of snowpack. Statewide, Colorado’s snowpack is at just 26 percent of the norm for…
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Colorado’s snowpack lags way behind so far this season – how big is the gap?
A couple of Colorado’s ski resorts might have their lifts spinning as of last weekend (looking at you, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin), but in terms of natural snow, the state lags quite a bit behind the norm for the date. According to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Colorado’s snowpack as of October 28 is…
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Record-setting November snowstorm brings some drought relief to Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After an abnormally warm summer and fall, November’s snow has helped relieve Colorado drought conditions, particularly in the southeastern corner of the state. The major storm that started on Election Day and set a 30-year record for November snowfall on Pikes Peak also dropped several…
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Colorado River Basin sees ‘spectacular’ snowpack, buying time for big decisions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado River is one of the West’s most vital resources. But 20 years of drought have stressed the entire river basin, forcing federal officials to call for massive cuts in water use. This winter, in the water-towers of the west, storms have dropped more…
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After slow start, Denver’s snow totals ramp up since beginning of the year
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After over 230 days without snow, Denver has recorded 29.2 inches of snow since the beginning of the year — the fourth snowiest first two months of the year on record, according to the National…
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NWS: Storm brought snowfall to normal levels, good news for water supplies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As Colorado battles statewide drought conditions, last weekend’s massive snowstorm brought a welcome boost to snowfall levels and water supplies. The storm dropped 19.7 inches of snow on Denver and 27.1 inches at the airport,…