Tag: Weather
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Three waves of snow could hit Colorado in upcoming days – but warmer temps are expected, too
Mapping from Pivotal Weather shows that several rounds of snow could hit Colorado over upcoming days – that said, it’s also a time of the year when temperature tends to be a key factor in how much snow actually sticks and accumulates, so keep that in mind. Per Pivotal Weather mapping, a first chance of…
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Colorado sees some drought relief, though 10% of state remains at ‘worst tier’
The trend of easing drought has continued for a fourth week in a row in Colorado and while 96 percent of the state remains in drought, there’s been some relief in parts of the state where the worst drought has been present. According to the May 21 U.S. Drought Monitor Report, Colorado’s Drought Severity and…
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Which high mountain passes will be drivable on Memorial Day weekend?
Some mountain passes, like Trail Ridge Road, were blanketed from Monday’s snowstorm, while others stayed on trend with a historically low snowpack Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. Memorial Day weekend usually rings in the summer, with amusement parks opening, pool covers being removed for the season and families racing off on vacations.…
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Severe damage could occur if expected ‘golf ball-size’ hail hits Colorado
Springtime is here and with it, monsoonal rains and hail tend to become more common in Colorado. With that said, the National Weather Service is warning the public about the potential for large hail and rain just east of I-25 on May 21. According to a report from the agency, severe thunderstorms are expected to…
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Denver Weather: Partly sunny with afternoon thunderstorms and potential for hail
Another mixed bag for the weather in the Mile High City again today. The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect mostly sunny skies on Thursday morning, with a 40% chance of rain showers this afternoon. “Strong to severe storms are expected to form east of Denver International Airport after 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon,”…
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Opening of iconic Colorado drive still undetermined after foot-plus of snow hits
In March, all signs seemed to point to Colorado’s seasonal high elevation roads opening up early in the year amid a lack of snow and record-setting dryness. That said, April brought a turnaround in moisture, with snowfall in northern Colorado ramping up even more in May – and with that snowfall it’s still undetermined when…
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Denver weather: Clouds and rain cover a cool spring day
Colorado weather just isn’t able to make up its mind. The National Weather Service said to expect a high of 51 on Tuesday with a 30 percent chance of rain and cloudy skies. For the early morning commuters, there is a freeze warning in effect through 8 am due to the overnight moisture and low…
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Weekly Weather Outlook for Colorado: May 18 through May 24
Chilly weather returns to Colorado, with rain and even some snow in higher elevations at the beginning of the week. Temperatures start to warm back up around the middle of the week, with scattered showers lingering. Warmer and more stable weather will return over the weekend. Here’s a look at daily temperatures across Colorado this…
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Up to 49″ of snow could hit Colorado peak this week amid ‘winter storm warning’
Memorial Day Weekend may be a week away and all of Colorado’s ski areas are (as of this past weekend) closed around the state, but don’t be fooled by the date – more snow is inbound. While the past winter season brought record-setting snowpack lows, spring has turned the snow season into a sort of…
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Landspout tornado spotted near Denver airport
Landspouts form differently from supercell tornadoes, and they are typically smaller, weaker, and don’t last as long, but they are real tornadoes. AURORA, Colo. — A landspout tornado briefly touched down in the eastern Aurora area, south of Denver International Airport, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Multiple reports confirmed the touchdown near Interstate 70 and…