Colorado’s topography is unique. The lowest point is on the Eastern Plains with an elevation of 3,317 feet where the Arikaree River flows out of Yuma County. The highest point is atop Mount Elbert with an elevation of 14,438 feet (about half the cruising altitude of a commercial jet).
Colorado’s wind and terrain plays a big role in forecasting snow Read More »
An early November winter storm is hammering parts of the metro Denver area, northern Colorado and eastern Plains Friday, making travel difficult, closing schools and snarling flights at Denver International Airport.
More than 400 canceled flights at DIA, interstate closures continue from winter storm Read More »
A slowly-developing and weak La Niña, wetter-than-average conditions in northern tier states and potentially drier-than-average conditions in the southwest are all forecast for winter 2024-25.
How NOAA predicts La Niña could impact Colorado’s winter, drought conditions Read More »
Denver will see some rain this weekend, but in other parts of the state, the Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a storm that could turn into a few inches of snow.
We are in the thick of fire season across the Western United States. No fires are currently burning across Colorado, but hundreds of fires are actively burning as seen on the Watch Duty map.
Thick wildfire smoke from fires surrounding state will arrive in Colorado by today Read More »
An odd-looking balloon is floating across the Denver metro area on Friday morning. While it may look mysterious, the odd shaped white-clear orb in the sky isn’t a mystery – it’s a piece of technology similar to a weather balloon.
Balloon over Johnstown, Metro Denver was ‘more sophisticated’ weather balloon Read More »
If you thought it was abnormally warm last month, you were right. June 2024 will go down as the second-warmest June on record in Denver.
It was hot in June, second-hottest June on record in fact Read More »
On Friday, May 10, a historic showing of the Aurora Borealis gave many Coloradans a glimpse to scenes unlike which they can traditionally view in the nighttime sky.
PHOTOS: Aurora borealis lights up the sky around Colorado Read More »
Friday night, Americans across the country were able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from coast to coast, a sight many only get to see once in their lifetime. But for those who missed it, or are hoping for a second look, you may just get that chance Saturday night.
Will Americans see the northern lights again tonight? Read More »
Get ready for warmer weather! Punxsutawney Phil made his annual appearance on Groundhog Day and predicted that the United States will not see another six weeks of winter.
If Punxsutawney Phil is correct, goodbye snow and cold Read More »
