Tag: Weather Hazards
-
Denver airport sees hundreds of flight delays amid snow squall
Hundreds of flights were impacted on Tuesday when a quick snow shower forced an hour-long ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration at Denver International Airport. The snow squall affected the Denver metro on Tuesday morning, bringing about an inch of snow and ice along with freezing fog, according to the National Weather Service…
-
Freezing weather creates possible issues for incoming ranchers
A onslaught of winter weather may cause issues for ranchers heading westward for the National Western Stock Show, which unofficially starts with today’s parade at noon downtown Denver and officially kicks off with opening day 9 a.m. Saturday at the National Western Center and Denver Coliseum. The northeastern part of the state — including Weld County,…
-
Colorado Winter Storm Update: I-25 closed between Colorado Springs and Castle Rock; hazardous driving conditions through Monday morning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stay with this story for updates on Colorado weather Sunday: The Storm: Front Range communities face a second day of snow from a winter storm that’s still pounding Colorado. Denver could see another seven inches of snow while Colorado Springs faced up to five inches. …
-
Interstate 25 open north of Colorado Springs, blizzard shutters many other roads
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Drivers should avoid travel if possible and prepare for whiteout conditions Sunday if they must travel, particularly in higher terrain, the El Paso County Office of Emergency Management warned. Blowing snow from gusty, northerly winds and slick roads will result in hazardous travel conditions throughout…
-
Colorado Winter Storm Update: Winter storm warning persists for Front Range; Red Cross opens warming shelters opened in El Paso County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Stay with this story for updates on Colorado weather Saturday: The Storm: Snow began falling across the Front Range just before 10 a.m. Saturday and forecasters expect snow to stick around through Sunday. The heaviest snow is expected to hit from Boulder to southern Wyoming,…
-
State leaders encourage Coloradans to stay home this weekend during winter storm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the latest forecasts continue to intensify and project that parts of the Denver metro will receive up to 2 feet of snow over the weekend, Gov. Jared Polis and other state officials are encouraging Coloradans to stay home and stay safe this weekend. Throughout…
-
High and Dry: Colorado in Drought — Scientists preparing for ‘chaotic weather’ future
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HIGH AND DRY: THE SERIES The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In The Gazette’s…