Crews gain containment on 2 Colorado wildfires as others continue to grow
Five wildfires burning in Colorado together had scorched nearly 125,000 acres -- 194 square miles -- as of Thursday morning, nearly the size of Colorado Springs.
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How to stay safe when driving near Colorado’s wildfires
"If you live, work or are visiting an area, follow road closures and evacuation orders...
Colorado wildfires: More mandatory evacuations ordered in Aspen Acres fire near Pueblo
Large wildfires burning across southern and western Colorado continued to spread on Tuesday, together scorching...
Colorado wildfires: ‘Critical fire weather conditions’ to spur wildfire growth
The smoke isn't expected to settle any time soon, with “critical fire weather conditions” --...
What’s a burnover? How wildland firefighters are trained to combat increasingly dangerous conditions
Wildland firefighters use a variety of longstanding safety measures to assess risk while working in...
1,200-acre Lake County fire prompts evacuations near Leadville
A new wildfire near Leadville has scorched more than 1,000 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations...
Colorado wildfires: Fires consume 76,000 acres across state amid dry, windy weather
"Critical fire weather conditions" forecast each day this week could spur the wildfires' growth across...
Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations
Three wildfires sparked Saturday in a southwestern Colorado forest, with two of the blazes combining...
Colorado wildfires: Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for western Colorado wildfire near Ouray
"Extremely steep and rugged terrain" makes fighting the fire difficult, Ouray County officials said.
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for metro Denver, Eastern Plains
Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Plains could see tornadoes, tennis ball-sized hail and high winds...
Wednesday storms bring tornadoes and 3-inch hail to Eastern Plains, flooding to foothills
Multiple tornadoes were spotted on Colorado's Eastern Plains on Wednesday night, according to the National...
U.S. 6 reopens through Clear Creek Canyon after rockslides
Road crews reopened U.S. 6 through Clear Creek Canyon on Thursday afternoon after heavy overnight...
Colorado wildfires: Fire burning on Western Slope forces evacuations, destroys buildings
A wildfire burning on Colorado's Western Slope consumed hundreds of acres on Tuesday and destroyed...
Colorado weather: Tornado indicated in radar near Fort Morgan
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Morgan County after...
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorms with possible large hail, heavy winds expected in I-25 corridor, Eastern Plains
Thunderstorms are expected to bring large hail and damaging winds to Colorado's Eastern Plains and...
More than 600 flights delayed at Denver International Airport amid thunderstorms
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, 619 flights headed in and out of DIA had been...
Colorado weather: Landspout tornadoes spotted on Eastern Plains amid severe thunderstorm watch
Sunday afternoon storms are on track to bring up to 2-inch hail and 70 mph...
Colorado weather: Tornado watch issued for Eastern Plains
Summer thunderstorms could produce tornadoes on Colorado's Eastern Plains this afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters...
Air quality alert issued for Colorado’s Front Range amid ‘hot, stagnant weather’
Denverites planning to hit the trails on Thursday may want to postpone their plans, with...
Colorado weather: Hottest day of 2026 so far to bring triple-digit heat to southeast state
Wednesday is expected to be the hottest day of 2026 so far, with temperatures hitting...
Unhealthy ozone levels possible on Colorado’s Front Range
Colorado public health officials issued an air quality alert for the Front Range through Tuesday...
Denver weather: Near-record heat just shy of 100 degrees forecast for metro
Afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 96 degrees in Denver on Wednesday, four degrees shy...
Denver weather: Cool temps on Sunday give way to heat later this week
Denver will be cool and cloudy on Sunday, but don't expect such conditions to last...
When is Denver going to hit 100 degrees?
For Denverites watching the weather forecast creep toward triple digits, there may be a few...
Coming El Niño weather pattern could bring wet winter to Colorado
A particularly strong El Nino season can also shift the Pacific jet stream, leading to...
Metro Denver air quality hit by ‘intrusion of ozone,’ state says
Folks throughout metro Denver may want to avoid strenuous activity today because of an "intrusion...
Colorado wildfires: Crews contain Willow fire burning on Western Slope
As of Thursday afternoon, the Willow fire burning near Rifle had been fully contained and...
Ping-pong ball-sized hail possible on Colorado’s Eastern Plains, thunderstorm watch says
The National Weather Service said the area could experience frequent lightning strikes and wind gusts...
Denver fire official triggered errant tornado siren after failing to verify touchdown report, city says
The incident was the third time in five months that city officials accidentally sent out...
Colorado weather: Near-record heat, fire danger forecast across state
Critical fire danger will return across Colorado on Tuesday as temperatures climb, humidity drops and...
Denver’s emergency sirens ‘sounded inadvertently’ during Monday storm
The emergency sirens that echoed throughout Denver during Monday's afternoon thunderstorm were "sounded inadvertently," Denver...
Colorado weather: 3 tornadoes detected on radar on Eastern Plains, hail falls throughout Denver metro
Large hail may be headed back to Denver on Monday afternoon.
Denver weather: 90-degree days forecast for city
A wave of 90-degree days is forecast for Denver this week as summer heat returns,...
Denver weather: Summer heat returns this weekend
High temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees in the metro area on Friday, with...
Can you grow a lemon tree in low-humidity Colorado? The answer might surprise you.
When considering which plants to grow in your Colorado garden, a lemon tree may not...
Colorado weather: Forecasters warn of damaging hail in Douglas, Weld counties
Parts of the Front Range could see damaging hail and high winds on Wednesday afternoon...
Denver weather: Near-record heat forecast for city
At least four days of near-record or record-breaking heat will hit Denver starting Thursday, according...
Pick your own flowers at these farms and garden centers in Colorado
Thanks to Colorado’s agricultural roots, locals aren’t limited to simply buying a bouquet, as many...
Colorado weather: Severe thunderstorm, flash flood, tornado warnings issued for Denver area
"Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats from the storms, however, a...
Colorado weather: Sunny start, possible afternoon showers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day will start sunny and hot but a chance of afternoon showers could dampen...
Denver metro bear sightings likely to increase amid Colorado drought
CPW has seen an influx of bear sighting reports this month, but it's too soon...
Colorado weather: Tornado warning for Eastern Plains, apple-sized hail reported
Golf-ball-sized hail and 60 mph winds will be possible Thursday afternoon on Colorado's Eastern Plains,...
Colorado snow totals for May 18, 2026
The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for May...
Colorado weather: 14 inches of snow forecast for mountains this week
A winter storm warning will be in effect for parts of Boulder, Grand, Jackson and...
Colorado wildfires: Evacuations lifted for 28,000-acre wildfire burning on Colorado-Oklahoma border
Southeastern Colorado residents were ordered to evacuate Sunday afternoon as the rapidly growing Sharpe fire...
More than 500 flights delayed at DIA amid afternoon thunderstorms
Hundreds of flights were delayed and a handful were canceled at Denver International Airport on...
Colorado weather: Severe storms to bring golf-ball-sized hail to Eastern Plains, tornadoes possible
Severe thunderstorms forecast for eastern Colorado on Sunday are expected to bring golf-ball-sized hail, damaging...
Colorado weather: More than a foot of snow forecast for mountains
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from late Sunday night to 6 p.m....
Severe thunderstorm watch, tornadoes possible on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
Severe thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, large hail and high winds to northeast Colorado on Saturday...
Colorado weather: Severe storms, chance of snow for Front Range
Summer-like temperatures on the Front Range and Eastern Plains will transition to severe thunderstorms with...
Colorado’s tick season worse than normal after mild winter, researchers say
The primary risk in Colorado comes from two closely related species: the American dog tick...
Denver weather: Near-record heat forecast for city
Several days of near-record heat and summer sun are expected to roast Denver this week,...
Boulder’s December power outage still haunts this 83-year-old resident
Carolyn Mills is battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and uses a portable oxygen machine to...
NCAR develops AI tools to improve severe weather forecasting
NCAR in Boulder is developing AI tools that enable forecasters to predict severe weather threats...
Hundreds of flights delayed, dozens canceled at Denver International Airport
Hundreds of flights were delayed and dozens were canceled at Denver International Airport on Wednesday...
PHOTOS: Spring snowstorm sweeps through Denver area
A spring storm brought snow to the Denver area on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5-6.
Eastbound I-70 reopens in Colorado mountains near Vail
Two semitrailers jacknifed, blocking all lanes of eastbound I-70 near milepost 185, Colorado State Patrol...
Nearly 30,000 without power after late-season Colorado snowstorm
Nearly 30,000 Xcel Energy customers in Colorado were without power after the overnight snowstorm as...
Colorado weather: Spring storm spreads snowy chaos before melting quickly
A late spring storm dumped a blanket of heavy, wet snow over the Denver metro...
Colorado snow totals for May 5-6, 2026
How much snow did you get?
Denver metro school delays and closures for May 6, 2026
An up-to-date look at how the snow storm is impacting schools across the Front Range.
Colorado weather: Heavy spring snow may cause widespread tree damage across Front Range
A spring storm that began blanketing the Front Range with wet, heavy snow on Tuesday...
Red Rocks reschedules Bright Eyes concert because of incoming snowstorm
Red Rocks postponed Wednesday's Bright Eyes concert due to the impending snow storm expected to...
Colorado weather: Tuesday, Wednesday snow not enough to reverse drought
A winter storm expected to dump 3 to 9 inches across the Denver metro Tuesday...
Heavy snow expected in Colorado mountains this week, rising chance of snow in Front Range
Forecasters are expecting moderate to heavy snow in Colorado's mountains and foothills this week and...
Recent rain won’t change Denver, Aurora water restrictions
The recent spring rain across metro Denver helps turn yards and parks temporarily greener, but...
Boulder avoids mandatory water restrictions for now, continues drought watch
The city remains in a drought watch. Boulder County, like much of the state, is...
Deep freeze wipes out some peach crops on Colorado’s Western Slope, Palisade mostly unscathed
The trees will survive to grow another season, but several farms in the North Fork...
Colorado weather: Snow in the mountains, thunderstorms in Denver
A storm brewing Thursday is expected to bring inches of fresh snow to Colorado's mountains...
Colorado weather: Cool and rainy in metro Denver for next few days as snow returns to mountains
Three to 10 inches of snow is expected in the mountains, and it will be...
Is snow in Denver still possible this season?
Any snow this week likely will stay in the mountains and foothills, while metro Denver...
Denver weather turns more spring-like with cool, wet conditions
The warm, dry weather has slipped back into more spring-like weather with cooler temperatures and...
Xcel Energy scraps plans to cut power to thousands in southern Colorado amid lower-than-expected wildfire risk
Xcel Energy pulled back on plans to cut power to more than 7,000 customers in...
Xcel Energy considers power shutoffs for Wednesday amid wildfire risk in western Colorado
Xcel Energy is considering another round of preemptive power outages for western Colorado on Wednesday...
Colorado snow totals for April 17, 2026
The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for April...
Colorado weather: Denver braces for deep-freezing temperatures, snow
Snow and a hard freeze are expected Friday.
Will summer monsoons, super El Niño alleviate Colorado drought?
Summer monsoons and chances for a “super El Niño” in the fall may alleviate the...
Colorado weather: Hard freeze expected overnight Friday as snow falls in Denver
As of Thursday morning, 1/2 inch to 3 inches of snow were expected to fall...
Northglenn enacts water restrictions amid drought
Residents who violate Northglenn's newly activated drought watering restrictions three or more times will face...
Denver weather: When, where and how much will it snow this week?
As of Wednesday morning, 1 to 2 inches of snow were expected to accumulate in...
Colorado snow totals for April 14, 2026
The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for April...
Colorado weather: Snow possible in Denver on Friday, Saturday
Snow will be possible in the Denver area between 6 a.m. Friday and noon Saturday,...
Local leaders consider taking battle over noise, pollution at Jeffco airport to Colorado Supreme Court
"All of these flights taking off are going right over my house," Greg Tan said....
Evacuation order lifted for wildfire near Colorado Springs
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Sunday evening for a wildfire that sparked northeast of Colorado...
Colorado weather: Fire danger forecast ahead of snow
Several days of fire danger are forecast for Colorado this week, but chances of snow...
Denver ground stop lifted, flights delayed after high winds
Another ground stop at the Denver airport is possible through early Sunday morning, FAA officials...
Person struck by lightning and injured in Superior
A person was struck by lightning in Superior and taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Aurora, Arvada are latest cities to declare Stage 1 drought restrictions on outdoor watering
“We are asking our Aurora community to come together and help us achieve this 20%...
How to measure snow from space? First, climb a mountain.
A new satellite could transform how water is studied worldwide. But to help unlock its...
Outback View fire in El Paso County burned 2 structures, officials say
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office on Monday afternoon ordered an immediate evacuation of an...
Vail Ski Resort closing for the season this week amid warm temps
Skiers and snowboarders trying to squeeze the last bits of winter fun from Colorado's meager...
Colorado snow totals for April 1, 2026
How much snow fell around Colorado?
Denver’s hottest March in history smashes more than a dozen heat records
Denver’s average March temperature was a record-breaking 51.6 degrees, according to weather service records. That’s...
Keystone cancels pond skim; Telluride’s last ski day could be today
As Keystone cancels this weekend’s Pond Skim & Rail Jam due to a lack of...
Colorado weather: 13 inches of snow forecast for northern mountains
A winter weather advisory will be in effect for northern Colorado from 6 p.m. Tuesday...
Colorado weather: Fire danger, near-record heat forecast for Monday
Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado,...
The big melt: A look at Colorado ski resort closing dates as some areas shut down early
Colorado's rapidly dwindling snowpack is causing some ski areas to close before their previously announced...
Colorado weather: Heat wave highs hit the 90s; Denver again breaks March record
Denverites on Wednesday slogged through the hottest March day on record for the third time...