Tag: Weather
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Ski area could get 25″ of snow this week in Colorado
The much-hyped wave of spring snow that’s set to hit the state of Colorado is nearly upon us, and predictions from the National Weather Service show that in the most likely scenario, some peaks could get more than a foot over the next few days. In the ‘high-end’ scenario, those totals are even more impressive,…
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24% of Colorado at drought stage linked to insect infestations, large fires, fish kills, and less recreation
Data released last week by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that the moisture situation continues to worsen in Colorado – likely not too surprising for those living in the state. That said, a look at where the dryness is located and the extent of that dryness is a bit jarring. According to the U.S. Drought…
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Denver Weather: Red Flag Warning and hot temperatures Monday, with possible snow later this week
Another hot and sunny day in the Denver Metro area, but high temperatures aren’t expected to last long this week. Monday is looking partly sunny, but temperatures will remain warm, with highs reaching 81 degrees and a Red Flag Warning according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. That’s only 1 degree cooler than the…
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Up to 23″ of snow could land on some Colorado peaks over three waves in upcoming days
A few days ago, potential snow to close out the month of March continuing into the first days of April made headlines. Now a bit closer to those dates, here’s what the updated forecast is saying: Per Pivotal Weather mapping, three waves of snow could hit Colorado over upcoming days. Given that warmer temperatures have…
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How a ‘Super El Niño’ could bring heavy snow to Colorado next winter
Colorado’s snowpack is at a record low, but meteorologists are forecasting a super El Niño event for this year that could help. DENVER — Colorado’s snowpack hit record lows this past winter following a near-absence of major storms, but the 9NEWS Weather Impact Team said the state may be in for a dramatic turnaround. A developing “super…
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Denver weather: A little bit of everything as precipitation forecasted to break the heat
Moisture is finally on the forecast for Colorado to slightly relieve the ongoing heat and drought conditions. The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect sunny skies in the morning and early afternoon, with a high of 85 degrees in Denver on Thursday. Then, a 20 percent chance of rain showers after 3 p.m.…
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Rapid snowmelt after some Colorado regions hit snowpack peak as early as February this year
It’s looking like a prediction I made on March 16 is unfortunately proving right – all signs continue to point to Colorado’s peak snowpack of the season being long gone, despite being weeks away of the typical April 8 snowpack peak. As of March 25, Colorado’s snowpack sits at 38 percent of what’s normal for…
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Denver Weather: Temperatures near the 90s as Colorado continues to break records
The Denver area is continuing to shatter temperature records this March. The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect sunny skies with a high of 88 degrees in Denver on Wednesday. That’s thirteen degrees hotter than the previous record for March 25 of 75 degrees, set in 2012. That’s 30 degrees higher than the…
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Denver weather: Another sunny, warm, record-breaking day in March
The Denver area is likely to see another record-breaking temperature for the fourth time this month. The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect mostly sunny skies with a high of around 84 degrees in Denver on Tuesday. That’s eight degrees hotter than the previous record for March 24 of 76 degrees, set in 1896.…
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Popular Colorado tubing hill closes early – but winter fun at spot is set to continue
Popular Summit County destination Frisco Adventure Park has ended their tubing season early amid warm temperatures and rapidly-changing snow conditions. While the tubing schedule featured on the Frisco Adventure Park website shows that the season’s run was planned to end on April 5, March 22 ended up being their last day of operations. The winter…