Tag: snow
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Widespread rain, snow expected across southern Colorado
Rain and snow have already touched down across parts of the Pikes Peak region Tuesday, and meteorologists say more is coming tonight. The chance for rain and snow showers will increase come Tuesday evening, according to Alan Rose, a meteorologist with Gazette news partner KOAA. More widespread precipitation will continue into Wednesday morning. Snow levels…
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Colorado Springs weather – updates: Taste of winter in May disrupts numerous flights
Several schools canceled or delayed classes Wednesday after El Paso County experienced one of the few winter storms the region has had this year. This time, in typical Colorado fashion, it happened in May. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in place across the mountains and higher elevation zones of southern Colorado, including…
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Snow is coming for Colorado Springs; how much is the question
A wide range of snowfall accumulations is possible in the Pikes Peak region overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as National Weather Service meteorologists remain uncertain on how much will remain due to ground warmth. The National Weather Service in Pueblo described its forecast for the storm, which will impact the Interstate 25 corridor, as “most uncertain”…
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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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Arapahoe Basin to close May 3 after longest ski season in Colorado this year
Arapahoe Basin announced on Thursday that it will be closing the slopes on May 3, according to its website. The current cumulative snowfall in the Denver area is a record low, as of April only reaching 27.3 inches. The 1903-04 season was the last time a winter season was dryer, peaking at 27.2 inches, according…
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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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The winter that wasn’t | Running with Ruth
Living in Woodland Park and Teller County usually comes with a very specific set of expectations. For those of us who, like myself, prefer warmth over cold, by the time January hits, we have usually moved past the denial phase. We accept our fate just as the winter truly settles in. Anyone who has lived…
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Colorado’s ‘best beach’ may not appear this year because of low snowpack
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in Camping, colorado news, environment, Hiking, Lifestyle, News, Outdoors, Things to Do, travel, WeatherMedano Creek — a seasonal waterway that cuts directly next to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes — may not have enough snow runoff to reach its usual location. Visitors to Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park this spring and early summer may miss out on a surreal seasonal attraction. Due to a dry winter with below-average…
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Cripple Creek Ice Festival will transform busy street into a frozen art gallery
Some art endures for centuries, seemingly frozen in time. Then there is the art at Cripple Creek Ice Festival: actually frozen, but only for a few days. When your medium is a 300-pound block of ice, time is not on your side. And neither is the sun. But the six professional carving teams traveling to…