Mountain snowpack should be peaking around now. This year, it’s almost gone
Russ Schumacher We’ve reached April 1, which is a key date in assessing where things stand with snow in the mountains, which then informs the likely water supply in streams and rivers…
An unprecedented spring heat wave
Allie Mazurek Last week’s heat wave was record-smashing, extraordinary, and impossible to ignore. Given that temperatures were more typical of what we’d expect in June, we’ll try not to judge you if…
How does this year compare to the snow droughts of the past?
Colorado’s mountain snowpack is in bad shape this year. It’s been extremely warm, and snowstorms have been few and far between. Based on data from the SNOTEL network, the amount…
A look back at the “big chill” from three years ago
There hasn’t been much cold weather to speak of so far this winter in Colorado. But do you remember what happened at this time in December of 2022? If you’re…
Where is the snow? A look at the warm, dry weather and what to expect for the start of 2026
The past several weeks have felt more like an extension of fall rather than the beginning of winter in Colorado. While the warmth has been a welcome reprieve to the…
A look back on Water Year 2025
Our Colorado Water Year 2025 Summary is now live! You can explore the full summary on this website, and we’ll summarize some key messages below. Abnormally warm and dry Temperatures…
More on the October 2025 rain and floods in southwest Colorado
Our post from over the weekend highlighted the first round of heavy rainfall and flooding in southwest Colorado. There was a break in the rain on Sunday, October 12, and…
Major rainfall and flooding in southwest Colorado
On Friday and Saturday, southwestern Colorado experienced one of the largest fall rainstorms ever to hit the region. Rainfall totals from 2 to over 4 inches were reported at both…
Renewable Energy and Weather
Peter Goble A recent email query about renewable power got me thinking about where we produce renewable power and why. The reasons are complicated. However, the weather is critical in determining where…
Mid-August Colorado drought update: exceptional drought returns to the state for the first time since 2023
The latest US Drought Monitor (released August 14) highlights big changes to the current drought situation in western Colorado, including the introduction of “exceptional” or “D4” conditions to some locations.…