Tag: national weather service
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Temps approach record highs in Colorado Springs, as region tilts along drought status
The Pikes Peak region will feel above average heat this weekend as temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s by Sunday, amid dry and moderate drought conditions. Around 54% of El Paso County was within a drought classification as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s an improvement from early May, when all…
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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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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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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…
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Colorado Springs weather: Mostly cloudy, followed by more record-breaking heat
Following a brief cooldown in Colorado Springs, more temperature records are likely to fall in the coming days, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy, with 5-10 mph winds and a high near 68 degrees, but unseasonably warm conditions are set to return on Tuesday, with a 14-year-old temperature…
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Elevated fire danger returns to Pikes Peak region for fourth consecutive day
A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Pueblo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for much of the Pikes Peak region ahead of a chance for snow next week. Temperatures are forecast to remain above average with wind gusts reaching 35 mph and humidity values dropping to as…
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Grass wildfire in Douglas County reaches 500 acres, 100% contained
Responders reached 100% containment on a grass fire near Colorado Highway 83 in Douglas County on Thursday. The wildfire, which spread rapidly and prompted mandatory evacuations near Franktown, sparked near Dahlberg and Lake Gulch Roads, the Franktown Fire District said just after 1 p.m. on social media. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office correspondingly issued an…
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Colorado Springs weather: Temperature record could fall on Tuesday
A temperature record could fall on Tuesday as Colorado Springs returns to springlike weather conditions, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. “The calendar says February – but it will feel like May on Tuesday in southern Colorado,” said Casey Dorn, a News 5 meteorologist. Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of…