Tag: Weather
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Denver weather: Red Flag Warning across the state
High temperatures and gusty winds bring critical fire danger to Colorado on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said to expect a high near 84 in Denver. Expect high winds throughout the day, with gusts up to 37 mph. The weather service has issued a Red Flag Warning to Denver and the entire eastern half of…
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Denver weather: Unseasonably warm weather brings Red Flag Warning
Critical fire danger is on tap for Tuesday as temperatures break the 80s on this late April day. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of around 83, with winds gusting up to 18 mph. The dry, hot and windy conditions have prompted a Red Flag Warning for Denver and the entire eastern…
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Denver Weather: Sunny and clear with more snow possible this weekend
Denver is expected to be warm, clear and sunny early this week before more snow returns potentially at the end of the week. Monday is expected to be sunny and clear with light breezes between 5 to 7 mph and a high of 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. We had…
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NWS ‘risk of heavy snow’ map includes large swath of Colorado next week
As you may have heard, three more rounds of snow are expected to hit Colorado through the month’s end. While one of those waves is expected to land on Friday, another, more significant round of snow could soon follow. Per the National Weather Service ‘Risk of Heavy Snow’ map that’s produced by the agency’s Climate…
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Up to 12 inches of snow could hit peaks on Friday – but more is likely on the way
The first of three waves of snow expected to hit Colorado through the end of April should land on Friday, and while more significant snow could be on the way, some specific areas could get snow in the range of eight to 12 inches as this initial round lands. Earlier today, the National Weather Service…
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Polis pushes back after Trump administration again denies federal disaster aid
A dispute over federal disaster aid escalated Monday as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis faulted the Trump administration for rejecting the state’s appeals for assistance following last fall’s fires and flooding. The state initially filed for a Major Disaster Declaration for the Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County last August and for flooding in…
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Weekly Weather Outlook for Colorado: April 13 through April 19
This week is set to begin with mild temperatures around Colorado, with it turning cooler and wetter (with some chances for rain showers, thunderstorms, and snow storms in the mountains) towards the middle of the week. Temperatures are then expected to heat back up again at the end of the week. Here’s a look at…
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About 18 inches of snow could hit some Colorado peaks this week
While Colorado’s snowpack continues its downward trend, its rate of decline has slowed in recent days – likely due to more moderate April temperatures compared to those of March and a few snowstorms that have blown through. Another one of those snowstorms is set to hit this week, and if the high-end scenario occurs, some peaks…
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Denver Weather: Mild, breezy conditions Monday, with possible snow coming later this week
Another day of mild temperatures and light breezes along the Front Range. Monday is expected to be partly sunny with highs reaching 73 degrees and south southwest winds reaching between 30 and 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. “Another day of critical fire weather conditions is expected Monday with a continuation…
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Denver weather: Clouds and rain as temperatures cool
It’ll be a gloomy and wet day in Denver on Friday. The National Weather Service said to expect a 40% chance of rain from noon until the end of the day, with a high of 68 degrees. Forecasters warn that the rain could turn into thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with cloud-to-ground lightning strikes being the…