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Largest Colorado Wildfires and How the Lee Fire Compares

By Thomas MitchellAugust 14, 2025

According to the Division of Fire Prevention & Control, all twenty of Colorado’s largest recorded wildfires have occurred since 2001.

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New Colorado Winter Snowfall Forecast Released: What to Expect

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 11, 2025

One prediction says Colorado will see above-average temperatures this winter, while another expects cold and snowy weather.

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Farmer’s Almanac Shows Denver Likely in for a Hot, Dry Fall

By Thomas MitchellJuly 17, 2025

There is a small reason to hope for moisture, however.

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Flooding caused by the tornado that touched down in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Thursday, June 22.

Despite Subpar Sirens, Aurora Officials Say City Is Safe From Floods, Natural Disasters

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 11, 2025

Aurora officials say that residents shouldn’t worry about natural disasters even though its emergency siren system is in severe disrepair.

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Aurora’s Weather Sirens Suck. City Tells Residents to Download Apps, Watch TV Instead.

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 21, 2025

The forty-year-old warning system is too old and broken to repair, according to the city.

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Ten Hottest Denver Summers on Record

By Catie CheshireJune 20, 2025

Denver hasn’t been too hot yet in 2025, but the National Weather Service predicts that high temperatures are coming.

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Miller Moths Haven’t Descended on Denver Yet, but They’re on the Way

Miller Moths Haven’t Descended on Denver Yet, but They’re on the Way

By Catie CheshireMay 30, 2025

The creatures are important pollinators but during a month or so each year, thousands come to Denver they can be overwhelming.

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New Denver Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Catie CheshireApril 15, 2025

“We wouldn’t be surprised to see record-breaking heat.”

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“Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse: Where, When to See

By Thomas MitchellMarch 13, 2025

Enjoy a red moon across Colorado tonight…if you stay up late enough.

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Analysis: NOAA’s Vast Public Weather Data Powers the Local Forecasts on Your Phone and TV

By Christine Wiedinmyer and Kari BowenFebruary 15, 2025

A private company couldn’t match the Boulder-based federal agency’s work…but scientists worry the Trump administration could propose just that.

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Latest Denver Spring Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Catie CheshireFebruary 12, 2025

Denver and Colorado were predicted to see a snowier winter than usual, which has held true so far – but that could flip this spring.

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Why You Saw a Ring Around the Moon in Denver Sunday Night

By Abigail BlissFebruary 10, 2025

Lunar halos often indicate a storm system is rolling in.

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Here Are Colorado’s Scariest Winter Roads, Ranked

By Jason HellerJanuary 17, 2025

A new survey named Monarch Pass Colorado’s most feared road during the winter, but a major highway wasn’t far behind.

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Last Time Denver Was This Cold, Power Bills Skyrocketed. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

By Catie CheshireJanuary 16, 2025

Temperatures below zero are likely to hit Denver over the weekend.

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Denver Arctic Cold Front to Bring Sub-Zero Temps

By Catie CheshireJanuary 15, 2025

Traffic is expected to be impacted along major highways, with northern Colorado towns even more likely to experience bitter cold conditions.

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Analysis: Wildfire Smoke Inside Homes Can Create Health Risks That Linger for Months

By Colleen E. ReidJanuary 11, 2025

The aftermath of the Marshall Fire has some lessons for California.

Colorado Avalanche Information Center Warns of Dangerous Conditions Through New Year’s Day

Colorado Avalanche Information Center Warns of Dangerous Conditions Through New Year’s Day

By Catie CheshireDecember 27, 2024

Weekend storms plus weak snowpack are a formula for avalanche disaster.

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Will Denver Have a White Christmas? Here’s the Latest Snow Forecast.

By Catie CheshireDecember 18, 2024

This year, one major forecast is saying there’s a chance.

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Mike Nelson Came to My School Twenty Years Ago, and I’ll Never Forget It

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 13, 2024

Retiring 9News weatherman Mike Nelson came to Polton Elementary School and gave me my first interview as a journalist.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Mike Nelson Retires From Denver7

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Mike Nelson Retires From Denver7

By Michael RobertsDecember 12, 2024

The meteorologist won awards for more than his hair.

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Denver Airport Flight Delays Surge Amid Winter Storm, Holiday Travel

By Thomas MitchellNovember 27, 2024

Denver International Airport flights have been delayed and canceled as snow falls on Thanksgiving Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year.

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Colorado snow forecast Thanksgiving week

Colorado Winter Storm to Hit Mountains as Thanksgiving Travel Ramps Up

By Catie CheshireNovember 25, 2024

The Eisenhower Tunnel, key for skiers and mountain trips, is projected to see eighteen to 27 inches of snow.

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