Tag: colorado springs weather
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Fire restrictions lifted in Colorado Springs and El Paso County
The Colorado Springs Fire Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office lifted fire restrictions Friday in the city and county, according to news releases from the agencies. “Recent moisture across the region has contributed to a substantial recovery of dry fuels and reduced the immediate risk of wildfire activity within city limits,” Ashley Franco, spokesperson…
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Colorado Springs weather: Cooler temperatures, wet week ahead for many amid high fire danger for others
Colorado Springs residents can expect cooler temperatures with possible rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “We will continue to see a mixed bag of weather across central and southern Colorado early this week,” said Alan Rose, a News 5 meteorologist. “In the Pikes Peak Region and parts of…
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Colorado Springs weather: Heat records could fall this week
Colorado Springs residents should expect a string of warm, sunny days this week, with highs reaching the 80s, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “Highs (Monday) will jump up as much as 15-20 degrees from (Sunday),” said Alan Rose, a News 5 meteorologist. “The 80s will continue through Thursday, with the potential for near record-breaking…
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Southern Colorado cities record well-below average precipitation totals for April, warmer weekend ahead
Despite a flurry of late April showers, three southern Colorado cities recorded well-below average precipitation totals for the month. The much-needed rain and snow this week are riding the coattails for what has, overall, been an extremely dry and blistering hot season with a historically low snowpack that has fire officials on edge. Colorado Springs…
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Winter in May? It might look like it around Colorado Springs
Get ready for a springtime taste of winter in the Pikes Peak region and other areas of southern Colorado in the next few days. A winter storm warning is in effect for Teller County from 6 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The warning area includes the far…
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Colorado Springs weather: Much-needed moisture on tap this week
Colorado Springs is expected to receive some much-needed moisture in the coming days as a relatively dry April comes to a close, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. This week, “we’ll swap out high fire danger for much needed moisture with a near daily shot at showers and thunderstorms across Southern Colorado,” said News 5…
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Colorado Springs weather: High fire danger persists Friday, chance of showers later in the weekend
Above-average temperatures and conditions leading to high fire danger are forecast Friday for the Colorado Springs area, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. A high near 72 is expected in Colorado Springs, about 10 degrees above average for April 24. With winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, the Weather Service has a…
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Wait, wait, wait: Weekend forecast a warning for Colorado Springs gardeners
A stretch of record-breaking warmth this winter and spring may have some Colorado Springs residents tempted to start planting outdoor gardens. Not so fast, say a few experts. Temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing this weekend, a reminder that spring conditions along the Front Range can be unpredictable. Meteorologists warn that warm daytime…
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Colorado Springs weather: High fire danger followed by chance of spring snow
Colorado Springs residents can expect a warm, breezy Monday, with elevated fire danger, following a weekend that saw several fires across the southern part of the state, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “A Red Flag Warning will go into effect for our entire coverage area at 11 a.m., lasting until 9 p.m. this evening,”…
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Friday 24 fire update: Crews take another step toward 100% containment
Containment of the 24 fire between Colorado Springs and Penrose continued to increase, according to a Friday news release from Fort Carson officials. The fire is 86% contained, up from 61% on Thursday. The size of the burn area remained at 7,385 acres. “Fire crews continue to patrol and monitor the control lines,” the news…