Tornado Safety
This is the time of year when tornadoes are a threat, so it’s important to…
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Backcountry Avalanche Forecasts
Much of the central Colorado mountains is under “considerable” avalanche danger conditions right now, as…
Winter Driving Tips
As fall moves toward winter, now is the time to get ready. The Colorado Department…
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in the U.S.
As the East Coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy, you can read about hurricanes and tropical…
Hooray! It’s Spring!
Spring has sprung and there are many things to do now that the weather is…
Avalanche Danger
The conditions in the high country are ripe for an avalanche right now. In the…
Snow and Ice
Last night heavy snow began piling up in Colorado. If you’re out driving, be careful…
Wind
This year Colorado is experiencing a very windy spring, with stronger and more frequent winds…
Going out into the storm
Why do people ignore storm warnings, and drive in blizzard-like conditions?The Natural Hazards Center of…
Severe Spring Weather
The transition from winter to spring often brings a wild variety of weather, which can…
Blizzards and Livestock
Earlier this month ranchers in southeast Colorado faced a tough challenge — a huge blizzard…
Snow in Colorado
Colorado has had more than its share of snow this winter. A 1997, but still…
Winter Weather Preparedness
If you live in Colorado, how did you fare during the recent blizzard? Are you…
Avalanche Alerts
Thinking about skiing the back country over the holidays? You may want to check the…
Cryosphere: Where the World Is Frozen
The word “cryosphere” originates from the Greek word kryos, meaning cold, and refers to low-temperature…
Lightning Strikes
Here in Colorado, lightning is the number one life threatening weather hazard. Between 1959 and…
Weird Weather
March has often been considered a month of unpredictable weather as we move from winter…