Author: Breanna Sneeringer
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Forecast: Excessive heat warnings for Colorado, 100 degree temperatures expected in some areas
A record-breaking heatwave is expected to unfold in parts of Colorado this week with highs expected to soar above 100 degrees in some areas of the state. After a sunny weekend, hot and dry weather conditions are expected to continue in Colorado this week with the potential for record-breaking heat from Tuesday through Thursday. Temperatures…
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“No vaccine, no entry”: Colorado bar requires proof of vaccination for some
“No vaccine, no entry,” says one bar in Colorado. A bar in Denver is asking customers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to get inside, though the outdoor area remains open to all, according to the firm. “We get it. It’s controversial,” Bar Max wrote in a Facebook post published on April 3. “But…
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Fall-related injuries prompts warning to Rocky Mountain National Park visitors
Rocky Mountain National Park officials warned visitors to proceed with caution after a wave of fall-related injuries this week in high elevations areas, including Loch Vale and Sky Pond. According to officials, hikers suffered leg injuries in two separate incidents Tuesday from falling on the snow. The first incident unfolded early Tuesday morning when a…
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This year’s miller moth forecast in Colorado: Here’s what you can expect to see
The miller moths are back in Colorado, but you may notice fewer as they travel from the plains to the mountains on their annual migration west. Researchers at Colorado State University say to expect to see “substantially less” of a moth influx with the peak of the migration likely to “occur later” than in 2020.…
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Iconic mountain road in Colorado partially reopens; others to follow
Colorado’s “Highway to the Sky” has partially reopened for the 2021 season just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National is currently open to Milner Pass on the west side, about 16 miles from Grand Lake Entrance, and Rainbow Curve on the east side, about 12 miles from the east…
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Lightning sparks blaze in western Colorado
Lightning from a springtime thunderstorm ignited a new blaze in southwest Colorado. The Gould Fire is raging near Rico, north of Highway 145 and west of Taylor Mesa Road. The lightning-caused fire is at 28 acres and 30 percent contained as of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters hiked into the forest early Monday morning to…
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Torrential rains force indefinite closure of Colorado state park
Colorado’s newest state park will remain closed indefinitely due to weather-related damage. Torrential rains that occurred over the weekend have caused “significant damage” to the parking lot at the Fishers Peak State Park trailhead, forcing the indefinite closure of the park due to unsafe conditions. Officials say water is continuing to drain from the higher…
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Total lunar eclipse combining with supermoon this week
Get ready for the blood moon in a rare and beautiful celestial event on Wednesday morning. Look up into the night sky early Wednesday morning for a spectacular “super flower blood moon” eclipse glowing red over Colorado thanks to a lunar eclipse. It will be the largest and brightest supermoon of 2021. According to the Farmer’s…
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Colorado ranked among ‘states with the friendliest neighbors’ in America
Do you think your neighbors are notably friendly in Colorado? Colorado has been ranked as the state with the ninth-friendliest neighbors in America, according to RTA Outdoor Living. The outdoor furniture company developed its list of top ten states for friendly neighbors with input from at least 30 residents from every state. In general, the survey…
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Human waste, “late-night partiers”, and illegal campsites result in major camping closures in Colorado
Several dispersed camping areas in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest will temporarily close due to overuse, abandoned campfires, littered trails, trampled vegetation, and polluted waters. “National Forest visitors created thousands of new campsites as they pulled off roads and damaged resources, trampling vegetation and compacting soils with tents, campers and vehicles,” stated K. “Reid” Armstrong Public…