Record heat raises avalanche concerns across Colorado mountains
A surge of record-setting warmth is creating dangerous avalanche conditions in Colorado's high country heading into the weekend.
Cold, windy Sunday across Colorado; 80s possible by Wednesday
The snow is expected to taper off through the morning as drier air moves into the region. While snowfall amounts are limited for the metro area, conditions remain active because of strong winds and colder temperatures.
Extreme fire danger Saturday, then wind, cold and snow for Colorado Sunday
A dramatic weather shift is unfolding across Colorado this weekend, prompting First Alert Weather Days for both Saturday and Sunday.
Avalanche danger remains considerable in Colorado's northern mountains
Avalanche danger remains elevated across parts of Colorado's northern mountains on Thursday, with forecasters warning that large, potentially deadly slides are still possible.
Avalanche risk remains considerable in mountains as more snow moves in
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is warning backcountry travelers to watch for weak spots in the snowpack as new snow moves into the mountains late Thursday.
Red Flag Warning Thursday in Colorado before snow and cold return Friday
A quick swing in Colorado's weather will bring springlike warmth on Thursday before a colder storm delivers snow to parts of the state on Friday.
Avalanche danger is considerable across much of the state
Human-triggered avalanches will remain likely into the weekend. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that conditions are especially dangerous because avalanches are breaking 800, 900 even 1,000 feet away.
High fire danger in Colorado triggers First Alert Weather Day for Thursday
CBS Colorado First Alert meteorologists declared Thursday a First Alert Weather Day for high fire danger.
Snow showers, chilly temps across Denver metro area for First Alert Weather Day
Scattered light snow showers and chilly temperatures are expected across the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains on Friday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
Colorado avalanche danger remains high
A dangerous stretch continues in Colorado's high country as avalanche conditions remain critical following days of heavy snow and powerful winds.
Snow in the mountains with high fire danger, damaging winds across Colorado
Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.
Moderate avalanche danger persists in Colorado mountains
Colorado may be experiencing the lowest snowpack on record, but avalanche danger remains very real this week across the state's high country, even as calmer weather moves in.
What February weather typically looks like in Colorado
In Denver, average highs typically start in the mid-40s early in February and climb into the 50s by the end of the month. Overnight lows usually fall into the upper teens to low 20s.
Why Colorado's snowpack is so low — and if winter can still deliver
Modern records dating back to 1987 make this the worst start to the snow season in nearly 40 years.
Avalanche danger eases across Colorado, wind-loaded slopes remain a concern
Avalanche conditions have improved since last weekend's storm, but officials say dangerous terrain still exists, especially on wind-loaded slopes.