Learn about how cloud seeding works in Colorado
Scientists say cloud seeding can boost snowpack by up to 12% during storms that already form naturally, a small change that can add up for the Colorado River.
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Scientists say cloud seeding can boost snowpack by up to 12% during storms that already form naturally, a small change that can add up for the Colorado River.
Your CBS News Colorado First Alert meteorologists share a guide for winter weather in Denver and across Colorado, and what you might experience in the colder months.
Who gets a snow day? That's the question the Boulder Valley School District has to answer every winter. And with schools both in the city and in the mountains, there's a lot that goes into it.
Colorado's winters are changing, but not always in ways that are easy to notice from one season to the next.
As far as precipitation is concerned, most of the state is forecast to have equal chance of below or above-average moisture. That would increase the odds of a normal snowfall. That being said, in a La Niña, year most often the northern and central mountains would get more snow and lower levels for Denver.
With cooler temperatures here, now is the time to start preparing your home so you can save money this winter. That includes getting a check-up and maintenance on your furnace, which will lower heating costs and help you avoid unexpected costly breakdowns.
Last February after a big snowstorm in Grand Mesa one group of snowmobilers hit the slopes for what they thought would be a fun afternoon. The fun came to a screeching halt when one of those snowmobilers triggered a small avalanche.
One of the tools meteorologists use to determine how fluffy or wet snow is, is a snow-to-liquid ratio.
Colorado is home to some of the wildest weather across the United States. After all, the old saying goes "The weather starts east of the Rockies."
Winterizing your home can save you money during Colorado's harsh and inconsistent weather and reduce energy usage at the same time.
This significant difference in elevation can help play a pivotal role in deciding which place will be the big winner during a snowstorm. Three major features that drive northern Colorado's weather include the Front Range Mountains, Palmer Divide, and the Cheyenne Ridge.
Starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, Federal Boulevard traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 2nd Avenue and West Arkansas Avenue.
The rain made a much-needed splash in parts of Douglas County on Thursday.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, Federal Boulevard traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 2nd Avenue and West Arkansas Avenue.
The rain made a much-needed splash in parts of Douglas County on Thursday.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
Patient portals like MyChart have dramatically changed the way patients receive health care, including test results.
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During Cinco De Mayo celebrations over the weekend, Denver police are sharing their plans to keep everyone safe.
Veo scooters hit the streets of Denver to offer another transit option around the Mile High City.
The rain made a much-needed splash in parts of Douglas County on Thursday.
Denver Nuggets fans showed support for their team ahead of Game 6 with custom haircuts.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on the road Thursday night.
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
The new format would add eight more at-large teams, and take eight more teams out of the main bracket for play-in games.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Patient portals like MyChart have dramatically changed the way patients receive health care, including test results.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
The Trump administration is proposing wastewater testing to try to ferret out data on illegal drug use in real time, according to a draft of a new drug control strategy obtained by CBS News. It also proposes using AI to track threats.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
AdventHealth Littleton's Forensic Nurse Examiner Program will provide medical care and forensic documentation to survivors of violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and victims of gun violence.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
Amtrak may ease rules on guns on its trains, sources say. Critics worry that would weaken security even though, authorities say, the accused correspondents' dinner shooter took Amtrak cross-country with his firearms.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
Another Colorado family has come forward after they say they were charged thousands of dollars for having a lock changed.
State regulators are warning bad actors who are bringing hemp‑derived, often chemically-altered products into the state's legal marijuana system that there will be consequences.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.