Colorado faces a warm and dry outlook in the drought forecast
Colorado's drought conditions remain mostly steady, with extreme and severe drought levels unchanged across the state.
Colorado sees modest drought improvements this week
According to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought held steady at just over 1% statewide.
High fire danger and strong winds across Colorado Monday
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day in Colorado as strong winds and very dry air create critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service put a red flag warning in effect.
Drought conditions improve across Colorado after record rainfall
There's some encouraging news this week when it comes to drought conditions across Colorado.
Southwest Colorado faces growing flood threat with record-breaking rain
After a very wet start to the week, parts of southwest Colorado are facing a growing flood threat.
Will Colorado's first freeze and snow be late again this year?
Coloradoans know to keep a snow brush in the car year-round—but if last year taught us anything, it's that winter doesn't always arrive right on schedule.
Experts say trees and shrubs still need attention despite cooler weather
Colorado's dry climate means fall and winter watering remains a key part of responsible landscape care -- especially during prolonged drought.
Denver sets daily rainfall record
Denver recorded 1.28 inches of precipitation on Tuesday, making it the wettest Sept. 23 in the city's history, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record of 0.83 inches of rainfall in 2017 has officially been washed away.
First major storm of the season soaks the central Rockies
Fall is bringing in a blast of cold temperatures, heavy rain and significant mountain snow, prompting the first Winter Weather Advisory of the season for the Northern Front Range mountains of Colorado.
Cold front brings rain, wind and mountain snow to Colorado
Fall officially begins today, bringing cooler temperatures and Colorado's first real taste of seasonal weather changes.
Drought conditions improve in Colorado: Here's what that means for insects this fall
There's some encouraging news in this week's U.S. Drought Monitor update: conditions are improving across Colorado, thanks to recent rounds of rainfall. Most notably, the area of extreme drought has decreased by nearly 9%, a significant drop.
Widespread drought grips western Colorado
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, Western Colorado is still classified in severe to extreme drought. Meaningful moisture is on the way Thursday and Friday, but climatologists say much more is needed to improve conditions.
Drought conditions improve across Colorado after recent rainfall
After a stretch of beneficial rainfall across the state, Colorado is finally seeing some relief.
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.