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cold thermometer

Last Weekend’s Arctic Blast Will Fuel Higher Xcel Bills

By Catie CheshireJanuary 18, 2024

When temperatures drop, extra demand for heat coupled with higher natural gas prices will fuel rising utility bills – but they won’t be as high as in 2023. Maybe.

trees in avalanche

Look Out Below! Colorado Avalanche Center Issues Warning

By Catie CheshireJanuary 14, 2024

“Conditions will be more dangerous than they have been in weeks, so travel plans should be adjusted accordingly.”

mountain fire burning trees

Blowback: Steve Wolf Wants to Fight Fires With Hurricanes

By Stephen SingularSeptember 19, 2023

The Boulder inventor/entrepreneur has worked with Tom Cruise, taught kids science and is now taking on nature with Team Wildfire.

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cars in flood

Water, Water Everywhere: The Ten Worst Floods in Metro Denver

By Teague BohlenAugust 3, 2023

And you think this summer’s been bad?

Dam! The Castlewood Canyon Flood Hit Denver Ninety Years Ago

Dam! The Castlewood Canyon Flood Hit Denver Ninety Years Ago

By Teague BohlenAugust 2, 2023

Think this summer’s been bad? On August 3, 1933, a wall of water headed straight for downtown.

Denver Animal Protection is advising people to leave their dogs at home as more dogs are being left in hot cars this summer.

People Keep Leaving Dogs Inside of Hot Cars, Hundreds Reported

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 14, 2023

So far in 2023, more than 300 calls have been made to Denver Animal Protection about dogs being left inside of cars on hot days.

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The tornado that touched down in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Thursday, June 22.

Tornado Touches Down in Highlands Ranch as Storms Continue to Hammer Denver

By Chris PerezJune 22, 2023

The tornado traveled an estimated 6.3 miles, according to the National Weather Service, which is still working to assign it an EF rating.

Ten Things You Should Know About Hail, Colorado’s Most Damaging Weather Phenomenon

By Teague BohlenJune 22, 2023

The most important: It’s getting worse, and last night’s nightmare was just a sample.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires floods into Denver

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Leads to Another Colorado Action Day Alert

By Patricia CalhounMay 23, 2023

The bad air warning continues.

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Can’t Afford Your Xcel Bill? The Public Utilities Commission Is (Sort of) on the Case

Can’t Afford Your Xcel Bill? The Public Utilities Commission Is (Sort of) on the Case

By Catie CheshireJanuary 26, 2023

But the commission can’t do much in the short term.

Xcruciating Xcel Watch, Part 2: Westword Readers Report Average $140 Increase in Bills

By Catie CheshireJanuary 16, 2023

Some are deciding between groceries and the gas bill.

The Root of the Problem? Tree Branches Everywhere, and Someone Has to Clean Them Up

The Root of the Problem? Tree Branches Everywhere, and Someone Has to Clean Them Up

By Catie CheshireJanuary 6, 2023

You’re on your own, unless you call in the city or a tree company to help.

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Denver Snowstorm Knocks Down Trees All Over Town. Now What?

By Kyle WagnerDecember 29, 2022

Denver woke up today to 7.1 inches of heavy snow that took out trees all over the city.

How to Get Your Pipes Ready for Denver’s Freezing Temps

How to Get Your Pipes Ready for Denver’s Freezing Temps

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghDecember 20, 2022

Arctic weather is coming, and pipes are vulnerable.

Weirdest August Weather Ever in Metro Denver

Weirdest August Weather Ever in Metro Denver

By Michael RobertsAugust 31, 2022

Swarms of grasshoppers nearly darkened the sun.

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Thank Texas and Oklahoma for Heightened Allergies in Denver

Thank Texas and Oklahoma for Heightened Allergies in Denver

By Catie CheshireApril 25, 2022

Strong winds and a lack of rain combine for an allergy explosion.

Fighting Fire With Fire: Prescribed Burn Planned for Rocky Mountain Arsenal

Fighting Fire With Fire: Prescribed Burn Planned for Rocky Mountain Arsenal

By Catie CheshireFebruary 1, 2022

Last month’s blaze has brought a new awareness regarding wildfires.

Never Seen Anything Like This: Fires Ravaging Boulder County

By Catie CheshireDecember 30, 2021

Over 1,600 acres have already burned.

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The Hilarious Sadness of Denver Snow on Twitter

The Hilarious Sadness of Denver Snow on Twitter

By Michael RobertsDecember 2, 2021

The account stars a “literal snowflake.”

Denver’s 100-Degree Temperatures and Signs of Global Warming

Denver’s 100-Degree Temperatures and Signs of Global Warming

By Michael RobertsJune 15, 2021

Most triple-digit June days have happened in recent years.

Snowmakers Prove That Sometimes, You Can Fool Mother Nature in Colorado

Snowmakers Prove That Sometimes, You Can Fool Mother Nature in Colorado

By Amanda PampuroMarch 31, 2021

Machines helped start the season.

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