Tag: colorado weather
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Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning issued in El Paso County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service that includes parts of El Paso County until 4:15 p.m. Monday. “This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail!” the Weather Service in Pueblo stated on social media. The warning area includes the southern part of the…
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Heat records fall in Colorado Springs, Pueblo; cooldown expected
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information on the records for Colorado Springs and Pueblo. A record high temperature for June 17 in Colorado Springs was set Wednesday when the thermometer hit 99 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature hit a record of 98 at 2:17 p.m., the Weather…
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Winter in May? It might look like it around Colorado Springs
Get ready for a springtime taste of winter in the Pikes Peak region and other areas of southern Colorado in the next few days. A winter storm warning is in effect for Teller County from 6 a.m. Thursday to noon Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The warning area includes the far…
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Colorado Springs weather: Much-needed moisture on tap this week
Colorado Springs is expected to receive some much-needed moisture in the coming days as a relatively dry April comes to a close, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. This week, “we’ll swap out high fire danger for much needed moisture with a near daily shot at showers and thunderstorms across Southern Colorado,” said News 5…
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Wait, wait, wait: Weekend forecast a warning for Colorado Springs gardeners
A stretch of record-breaking warmth this winter and spring may have some Colorado Springs residents tempted to start planting outdoor gardens. Not so fast, say a few experts. Temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing this weekend, a reminder that spring conditions along the Front Range can be unpredictable. Meteorologists warn that warm daytime…
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Friday 24 fire update: Crews take another step toward 100% containment
Containment of the 24 fire between Colorado Springs and Penrose continued to increase, according to a Friday news release from Fort Carson officials. The fire is 86% contained, up from 61% on Thursday. The size of the burn area remained at 7,385 acres. “Fire crews continue to patrol and monitor the control lines,” the news…
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Record-breaking heat returns to southern Colorado Tuesday, more fire danger ahead
Forecasters are saying record-breaking heat is back on the table as temperatures soar into the 80s and 90s for southern Colorado. According to the National Weather Service’s Pueblo office, record-high temperatures are “likely” for southern Colorado over the next three days. Wednesday will be the hottest. Critical fire weather conditions, the Weather Service says, are…
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February sizzler: Weather records shattered in southern Colorado
Who needs a tropical getaway to shake the winter blues when you have days like Tuesday in southern Colorado? Record high temperatures were reached Tuesday in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Alamosa, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The thermometer hit 75 degrees in Colorado Springs, breaking the Feb. 24 record of 71 set…
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Red flag fire warnings and snow in the forecast for Colorado Springs
Presidents Day is kicking off a week of more bipolar Colorado weather, with red flag fire warnings and highs in the 60s on Monday and Tuesday, then snow in the latter half of the week. Following a near-record warm February, Colorado is seeing red flag fire warnings for the southern half of the state. From…
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Arctic blast hits southern Colorado: Latest updates on shelters, travel and the frigid forecast
Meteorologists are telling the public to cover up amid forecasts that show snowfall by late Friday night and an arctic blast that will make frostbite possible during the day. The National Weather Service in Pueblo said there will be wind chill values between -5 and zero degrees throughout the day for Colorado Springs, with conditions…