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Southwest Colorado now experiencing “exceptional drought”, smoke fills the skies in Denver

May 2, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

Have you noticed the drop in visibility across the Front Range over the last few days? This haziness is actually smoke from the 11,000+ acre Tinder Fire currently burning in central Arizona. This may only be a foreshadow of things to come later this summer as parts of southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners region have recently shifted into the most severe drought classification. We provide an update on the situation and take a look at snowpack statewide.

Forecast update: A very wet Wednesday and Thursday expected

May 2, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Premium Storm Update (Thu May 3 at 6:00 AM) Strong cyclogenesis and upslope: Moderate lower elevation rain and heavy snow in the Foothills is falling this morning as 40 mph upslope briefly surges into the Metro area. READ NOW

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We provide a quick forecast update as a vigorous storm system bears down on Colorado. Our forecast includes widespread soaking rain, borderline severe thunderstorms, and a snowfall forecast map for the higher elevations.

This week in weather: April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018 / Andy

This week begins on the mild side, but transitions toward a wet and chilly pattern quickly come midweek. While snowfall will be confined to the higher Foothills and High Country, the lower elevations are poised to pick up a significant amount of much-needed rainfall. Read on for more details.

This week in weather: April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 / Ben Castellani

This week begins right where last week ended….with an approaching storm and the chance of showers for the region. Then, a high-amplitude ridge will build by midweek bringing quiet and somewhat warmer weather for us heading into the weekend. Read on for details.