Expect a couple of warm, dry days before fall-like temps return
Wednesday and Thursday bring typical early September heat. Dry air, plenty of sunshine, and increasing winds are combining to create warm and breezy conditions across much of the state.
Colorado's drought could dull this year's fall colors
Colorado's annual burst of brilliant fall color may look a little different this year -- and ongoing drought conditions are largely to blame.
Stormy start to the weekend for Colorado
If you're making outdoor plans for the weekend, keep an umbrella handy—scattered thunderstorms are expected across Colorado through Saturday, with the potential for locally heavy rain and even an isolated severe storm.
Cool, wet weather pattern brings storm chances, flash flood risk to Colorado
This week Colorado will enjoy a break from the heat with a cooler and wetter weather pattern. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the increased risk for localized flooding.
What's next for Colorado's weather after our near-record heat Thursday
Near-record heat today, followed by a big change in Colorado's First Alert Forecast
Drought conditions worsen across Colorado as wildfire threat grows
The latest drought monitor shows drought conditions are worsening statewide, and fire danger is on the rise.
Heat and fire danger remain high across Colorado
Colorado remains under a heightened fire and heat threat Thursday as hot, dry, and windy conditions grip much of the state.
Colorado braces for intense heat and high fire risk this week
The combination of gusty winds (up to 35 mph), single-digit humidity, and extremely dry fuels means fire could spread quickly.
Severe drought conditions expand as hot, dry weather continues
Portions of Colorado's Front Range are now classified as abnormally dry.
Drought conditions worsen, with Western Slope hit hardest
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows conditions getting much worse in some Colorado mountain towns including Aspen.
Severe storm chances for the Denver metro and Eastern Colorado Wednesday
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 Wednesday night for much of the Front Range including: Denver, Boulder, and Jefferson counties.
Colorado Weather: 90s Heat Returns
Colorado is turning up the heat this week. Expect temperatures in the 90s across the Denver metro area and plains through Tuesday.
Storms return to Colorado Saturday
A round of strong thunderstorms is expected to develop across parts of Colorado Saturday afternoon, continuing an active weather pattern that's brought heavy rain, localized flooding, and frequent lightning to many areas in recent days.
Weekend storms and midweek heat: What to expect across Colorado
Saturday and Sunday will follow a familiar summer pattern: warm, partly sunny days with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, particularly east of the Denver metro.
Drought deepens on Western Slope while Eastern Plains see rain relief
According to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 50% of Colorado is currently experiencing drought. The most severe conditions are concentrated on the Western Slope.