Top-5 Takeaways from Water Year 2026
Allie Mazurek On Tuesday, we released our Water Year 2026 report (available as an ArcGIS Storymap or PDF), and it’s one we won’t be forgetting about anytime soon. Record-warm temperatures were a…
50th Anniversary of The Big Thompson Canyon Flood of 1976: A Final Recap
We’re now nearly a couple weeks past the 50th Anniversary of the Big Thompson Flood, one of the deadliest weather-related disasters in our state’s history. There were several commemorative events…
You’re Invited: Remembering the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood
Happy July! As we start the new month, our office is busy preparing to commemorate one of Colorado’s most impactful weather events: the 1976 Big Thompson Flood. Nearly 50 years…
An unprecedented spring heat wave
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…
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…
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.…
A heatwave in winter? Early February featured record-breaking warmth
While the last few days have been cold and snowy (with more on the way!), early February brought widespread heat across the state, including the Front Range, West Slope, and…