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Hot, Dry and Unsettling: Colorado Broke Several Scary Records This Winter

By Thomas MitchellMarch 2, 2026

Historical weather records show that this is not normal.

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Avalanche Danger: What Causes Snow Slopes to Collapse?

By Nathalie VriendFebruary 20, 2026

A CU physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

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Eye of the Storm: Denver Caught in the Middle of Scary Weather Map

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2026

Heavy snow, high winds, fire warnings and blackouts are expected across Colorado this week.

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New Denver Spring Weather Forecast: What to Expect

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

Will winter return first?

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough

By Steven R. Fassnacht and Michael ChildersJanuary 27, 2026

The ski season is off to a slow start, with only about half the state’s runs open.

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Arctic Cold Front Set to Plunge Denver Temps: What to Know

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 22, 2026

Polar vortex. Arctic cold front. Call it what you want, but freezing weather is coming to Denver.

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New Materials, Old Physics: The Science Behind How Your Winter Jacket Keeps You Warm

By Longji Cui and Wan XiongJanuary 18, 2026

it’s finally time to dress for cold weather.

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White Christmas Here in the High Desert? Not So Much…

By Marty ConiglioDecember 25, 2025

Keep dreaming of that “White Christmas.” You won’t see it this year.

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Denver Could Break Temperature Records on Christmas: What to Know

By Thomas MitchellDecember 23, 2025

Denver is forecasted to be hotter than parts of Arizona on December 25.

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Is This Thing On? Xcel Customers Sound Off After “Devastating” Power Shutoffs.

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 23, 2025

“Xcel just made this the worst Christmas ever!!!”

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“We’re All Scrambling”: More Wind, Power Outages Leave Colorado in the Dark

By Thomas MitchellDecember 19, 2025

As thousands of Xcel customers prepare to lose electricity through the weekend, Boulder business owners want to know why power lines are still above ground.

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Xcel Shuts Off Power to Nearly 100,000 Customers in Boulder, Along Front Range

By Thomas MitchellDecember 17, 2025

Tens of thousands of customers in Boulder and Jefferson counties are without electricity, with more listed on potential outage warnings.

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Could Denver Have a White Christmas? “You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance.”

By Thomas MitchellDecember 16, 2025

Even Lloyd Christmas would have a hard time holding out hope this year.

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Here’s Why Denver Sunrises Have Been So Spectacular Lately

By Thomas MitchellDecember 10, 2025

Early bird gets the worm — and some great photos.

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See a Pet Left Out in the Cold in Denver? Here’s What to Do.

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 4, 2025

Owners who fail to shelter animals from the cold can face large fines and even jail time.

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How Much Snow Could Denver See Today During Winter Front?

By Thomas MitchellDecember 3, 2025

Expectations differ across the metro.

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What’s the Story Behind the No-Show Snow?

By Marty ConiglioNovember 27, 2025

Only once in Denver’s weather history have we gone later than November 27 before getting our initial taste of winter.

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No-Snow November: Are Late Snowfalls in Denver Becoming the Norm?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 17, 2025

Denver has been dry as a bone this fall.

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Can You See the Northern Lights in Colorado a Third Time Tonight?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 13, 2025

After lighting up skies and social media feeds for two days, there’s a chance they could return.

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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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