Slow start to Colorado's ski season, but snow and caution ahead
It has been a slow and frustrating start to the ski season across Colorado, but history suggests there may still be reason for cautious optimism.
Springlike warmth this weekend, fire danger Sunday before colder weather returns
Saturday will bring another mild and dry day across the Front Range, with afternoon highs climbing into the low 60s. After a sunny start, cloud cover will gradually increase during the afternoon and into the evening, though no precipitation is expected.
New snow brings dangerous avalanche conditions to the mountains
A Special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the Elk and West Elk Mountains, as new snowfall is expected to create dangerous avalanche conditions heading into the holiday weekend.
Mountain snow, gusty winds, cooler temps shape Colorado's Saturday weather
Colorado's weather settles into a quieter pattern on Saturday, with snow continuing in the mountains, cooler air moving onto the plains, and a brief window of elevated fire danger for parts of the Front Range.
Drought conditions hold steady as warm, dry pattern continues
Colorado's drought conditions remain unchanged this week, as a continued lack of moisture keeps much of the state drier than normal.
High winds and critical fire danger expected along the Front Range
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Wednesday, for powerful winds and dangerous fire conditions.
Dry, mild stretch continues across Colorado with fire weather concerns
Colorado is heading into another stretch of dry, unusually warm weather — and while conditions aren't extreme, fire danger will stay elevated at times, especially along the foothills.
Avalanche danger lessening, but backcountry travelers urged to stay alert
After last weekend's snowstorm, avalanche conditions are slowly improving across Colorado. Most mountain zones are now reporting moderate to low danger, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
Dangerous winds slam Colorado's Front Range; 90 mph gusts possible
Winds strong enough to cause damage — and already strong enough to trigger High Wind Warnings — will continue through this First Alert Weather Day.
Heavy snow, strong winds mean tough weekend travel across Colorado mountains
A powerful winter storm will deliver heavy, wind-driven snow to Colorado's high country this weekend.
Natural or human-triggered avalanches possible in some mountain areas
With snow in Colorado's mountains, skiers, boarders and other visitors are heading back to the high country. And they should be aware of avalanche danger.
First big winter storm of the season brings slick morning commute
Colorado's first big winter storm of the season is in full swing this Wednesday morning, delivering the heaviest snowfall just in time for the commute and causing slow, slick travel along the I-25 corridor and the foothills.
Storm system targets Colorado Thursday with rain on plains, snow in mountains
A developing storm system is pulling moisture into the state, setting the stage for widespread rain on the plains and accumulating snow in the mountains.
Snowpack off to one of its worst starts since 2017 as drought expands
Colorado's snowpack is off to one of its weakest starts in recent years and drought conditions have expanded.
Winters trending warmer as climate change affects averages and extremes
Colorado's winters are changing, but not always in ways that are easy to notice from one season to the next.