Colorado drought sees small improvement after recent rain
Recent rainfall brought small improvements to Colorado's drought conditions, but nearly half the state remains in Extreme or Exceptional Drought.
Drought could make fall colors arrive early and fade fast
After a hot and dry summer, drought stress could change not only when Colorado's leaves turn, but also how vibrant the display will be and how long it lasts.
What Colorado's September weather could bring
September marks the transition from summer to fall in Colorado, but this year is expected to start on the warmer side.
Thunderstorm chances increase Saturday as active monsoon pattern continues
Warmer temperatures will continue across Colorado on Saturday, along with an increased chance for showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Colorado's hot, dry climate could be ideal for growing expensive spices
Colorado's hot, dry summers and cold winters can make growing crops challenging. But researchers at Colorado State University are studying whether those same conditions could make the state an ideal place to grow one of the world's most valuable spices: saffron.
Preparing for more wildfires as CSU researchers focus on Colorado's future
Colorado's wildfire season is once again highlighting the growing challenges communities face as fires become more frequent, destructive and difficult to manage.
Strong storms possible Sunday before warmer, drier weather returns
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across Colorado this afternoon and evening.
Another round of heavy rain to impact Colorado's Front Range over the weekend
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for severe storms and flooding rains in the afternoon and evening for the Denver metro area and eastern plains.
Learn about how drought impacts the way wildfires start and spread
Dry weather periods are expected in Colorado, and wildfires tend to be worse during these times.
Colorado heat continues before cooler, wetter weather arrives
While temperatures will be the main concern Sunday, a few showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon that could produce strong winds.
Weekend temps expected to hit 100 degrees in parts of Colorado as summer heat continues
Colorado is heading into another dangerous stretch of summer heat, with temperatures soaring toward 100 degrees this weekend and elevated fire weather concerns across the mountains.
Dangerous heat grips Colorado before cooler air arrives Tuesday
A strong ridge of high pressure is driving temperatures in Colorado to climb well above normal for early August prompting First Alert Weather Days on Sunday and Monday.
Colorado's drought fuels mountain pine beetle outbreak
Colorado's persistent drought and stretches of hot, dry weather are creating ideal conditions for one of the state's most destructive forest pests.
Record heat this weekend, storm chances increase next week
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as Colorado heads into one of the hottest weekends of the summer.
Colorado could break heat records with 100 degree days over the weekend
Colorado is heading into a hot weekend with First Alert Weather Days set for Saturday and Sunday as temperatures climb toward 100 degrees and parts of the Front Range could tie or break daily heat records.