Author: Breanna Sneeringer
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Rocky Mountain National Park to temporarily close several areas
It’s nesting season, which means it’s time for hikers and climbers to give Colorado’s raptors their space. Rocky Mountain National Park recently announced the closures of several popular hiking areas and climbing routes located within the 265,769-acre park, put in place to protect nesting raptors. “The same cliffs that are critical for raptors also appeal to…
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‘Large boulder the size of large boulder’ crashes onto Colorado highway
The weather outlook for Friday and the weekend (Feb. 5-7, 2021) from KKTV meteorologist Lucy Bergemann. A “large boulder the size of a large boulder” tumbled onto Highway 145 in southwest Colorado, prompting a partial closure on Friday. A safety closure remains in effect for southbound lanes of Highway 145 due to the massive boulder,…
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25 inches of snow possible in Colorado mountains as second storm is set to roll through
The weather outlook for Thursday (Feb. 4, 2021) from KKTV meteorologist Lucy Bergemann. Winter is finally showing up in Colorado, with 20 inches of snow dropping in ski country and counting. Following the recent snowfall, another big snowstorm is brewing in the northern mountains, with more than two feet of snow expected in upcoming days.…
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Colorado snow totals, Feb. 3-4: Resort gets 20 inches in 24 hours with more on the way
The weather outlook for Thursday (Feb. 4, 2021) from KKTV meteorologist Lucy Bergemann. A significant winter storm rolled through parts of Colorado over the past 24 hours, blanketing ski country in heaps of fresh powder. Snowmass Ski Resort saw snow totals up to 20 inches, while Breckenridge and Vail saw up to 13 inches of…
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‘Avoid travel in the mountains’ advisory warns as 2 feet of snow possible Wednesday afternoon
Forecasts are calling for significant snow in Colorado, followed by a “big cool-down.” Widespread snow is expected to start falling throughout the mountainous region of the state on Wednesday, prompting multiple winter weather advisories that are likely to stay in effect until Thursday morning. “Avoid travel in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon and evening,” an…
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Here’s a look at Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s current 2021 concert schedule
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Calling all concertgoers! Here’s a look at Red Rocks Amphitheatre’s current lineup of shows for 2021 as featured on the venue’s official website, many of which have been rescheduled from 2020. Note that shows and dates are subject to change amid the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Colorado locale drops to negative 50 degrees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Winter is here in Colorado, bringing heavy snow accompanied by frigid temperatures in recent days. During one particularly cold period, Antero Reservoir in Park County experienced its fourth-lowest recorded temperature. According to the National Weather Service, a cooperative observer reported that a temperature of negative…
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90-plus MPH winds slam Pikes Peak as wintery blast rolls through Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Coloradans recently experienced hurricane-force winds ripping across parts of the state. Wind speeds started to pick up on Tuesday, continued into the night and were expected to persist for much of Wednesday. One of the strongest gusts occurred when wind speeds reached 95 mph on…
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Colorado interstate closed due to dangerous driving conditions
Colorado State Patrol is responding to multiple reports of crashes involving tractor-trailers as snow and ice result in dangerous driving conditions in parts of the state. Westbound lanes of I-70 were closed at mile marker 362 on Tuesday morning due to a crash near Limon. “This is what can happen when you don’t slow down…
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‘World’s highest tubing hill’ set to open in Colorado
There’s an exciting high-elevation attraction that’s set to open soon for the season in Colorado and it’s sure to deliver a rush. Opening for the 2020-2021 winter season on December 12th, Keystone’s Mountaintop Tubing Hill is the highest snow tubing hill in the world, sitting at 11,640 feet above sea level. Riders on these slopes get…