Where do things stand with the drought, and where are we headed?
Russ Schumacher After the worst year for mountain snowpack since snowpack has been measured, we are now starting to see the extremely low river flows that were expected as a result. Some…
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 on Water Year 2025
Allie Mazurek 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…
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.…
Heat and Humidity
Peter Goble Frog in a rain gauge with condensation. Photo credit: Chris Johns. Stop me if you have heard this one before: “Last summer I visited . It was 98 degrees and…
The changing drought landscape after a big storm and May heat
This week’s US Drought Monitor shows big changes across Colorado. The southeastern plains got some much-needed moisture from a big spring storm last week. This led to improvements in the…
No good news in the snowpack and water supply numbers
The peak in mountain snowpack (the amount of water stored in the snow) is typically in early April in Colorado’s southern mountains, and later in April in the north. Looking…
What Season is it Anyway?
Thursday, March 20th marks the spring equinox – the first day of spring according to most calendars. But does spring really start on March 20th? I would argue the answer…