Snow departs Denver, but plains enduring blizzard
The sky dawned clear over the Denver area Friday morning, but cold and high winds remained from the worst October snowstorm since 1997.
Cleanup begins after powerful storm knocks out power to 50,000
A storm that hit the Denver metro area suddenly Monday night knocked out power to 50,000 homes and businesses, uprooted trees, shattered windows and left debris blocking streets. More storms and showers are expected Tuesday afternoon.
Wet weather triggers high country color burst
It’s a beautiful bonus from all the rain and now warm weather in the high country: flowers have started showing off a lot of color.
Vail preparing for wildfires as temperatures rise
Wildfire and other emergency crews from throughout the Vail area are getting together Thursday for drills in preparation for the fire season.
Cool, wet weather has given them a break so far, and next week temperatures are forecast to remain in the high 70s. Temperatures will be in the 90s in lower areas.
Fire Chief Mark Miller [...]
Late spring rains have saved Denver a cool $500,000 on park-watering fees
Following a fairly dry winter, people had started to talk about another heavy wildfire season.
Tornado touches down in Elbert County
Tornado warnings were issued Monday afternoon for west central Elbert County and east central Douglas County and for Larimer County.
Severe weather, rain, hail and tornados hit the Metro Area
Severe thunderstorms hit the metro Denver Sunday afternoon, and along with it, at least one tornado touched down at the Southlands Mall in Aurora. Early reports indicate injuries and damages to the mall.
One year ago, tornado also touched Milliken community
Let’s just hope it’s a little nicer day. Friday, one year after a mile-wide F3 tornado ripped through the area, residents gathered to remember, recount, let go and move on.
