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See the first video of three wolf pups in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists have confirmed at least three pups were born this spring after it received a video of the pups and an adult from the Copper Creek pack. The state wildlife agency posted on its Facebook page Aug. 19 a video shot by a member of the public showing three...
Proposed Colorado drilling regulation could double water-well drilling costs
Colorado landowners who need a water well dug may be paying up to double what it costs now to add one additional inch in the diameter of the hole drilled for the well if a technical regulation under consideration by state water well regulators is passed. According to Don Pearson,...
On-and-off Storms Returns Late This Week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Showers and thunderstorms will increase again late this week. A pattern shift will direct increasingly abundant Pacific moisture into Western Colorado. A strong southwest-to-northeast wind flow will carry small, swirling disturbances over the top of that increasing moisture. Their interaction will increase the coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms will stay over the mountains on Tuesday. They’ll begin increasing on Wednesday, and the valleys become fair game Wednesday evening. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely on Thursday and Thursday night. Then scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely on Friday and Saturday. Remember the scattered nature of the showers and thunderstorms will leave some of us dry, so we are not all guaranteed to get rain every day. Most of us should get a least some rain, however, between Wednesday and Saturday.
Snow dusts one of Colorado’s 14ers after warm months: What to know heading out
The changing conditions only 90 minutes away from Denver's heat highlights the need for recreationists to prepare for their treks, and also be prepared to turn back if weather conditions change.
Eastern Colorado Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Potential for 2-Inch Hail and 70 MPH Gusts
Denver, CO – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of eastern Colorado, including cities like Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. The watch, in effect until 9:00 PM MDT on Monday, covers areas primarily east of the I-25 corridor, as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Denver/Boulder office.
Polo club wants to make "old-world sport" accessible to Coloradans
It's called the Denver Polo Club, but it's nestled in a rural part of Douglas County, and it's working to make an old-world sport accessible to everyone."You drive into the gates, you really feel like you're not in the middle of the city; you feel like you're up in the mountains, you feel like you're in a playground," said Denver Polo Club owner Erica Gandomcar-Sachs. Gandomcar-Sachs's parents founded the club nearly 40 years ago, bringing teams and celebrities from around the world to Colorado. Now, she wants to usher in a new era. "We want to create like an old-world...
Coloradans may see heavy rain, hail and strong winds on Monday afternoon
Thunderstorms are possible along the Front Range on Monday afternoon. Monsoonal moisture will increase the chance of storms from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the eastern plains through 9 p.m. Large hail, strong wind and potential flooding are all risks from developing storms.Some of them will be strong, including heavy rain, large hail and gusty winds. The greatest risk is along I-76 and in and near Sterling, Limon and Burlington.Rain chances statewide are 35%. There is also a threat of flash flooding inside the burn cars of the Cameron Peak and Alexander Mountain fires.
Trial by fire: Forest Service to hire 250 wildland firefighters
The Rocky Mountain Region has seen its fair share of wildfires this year. Recognizing the danger the fires pose, the USDA Forest Service seeks to address the threat by bringing on 250 permanent seasonal wildland firefighters.
Bear reportedly chased hiker prior to her getting 'lost and disoriented' near popular waterfall
Additional details have been released related to a 20-hour search and rescue mission involving a 'bear scare' that took place at Colorado's popular Zapata Falls destination on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley. According to Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue, a younger and "fairly athletic" out-of-state female hiker was in the area with a hiking partner on August 12 when the two intentionally split up, with the out-of-state female wanting to extend her adventure at the popular waterfall. Her hiking partner didn't want...
Colorado Catches First Glimpse Of the 2024-25 Winter Forecast
The Farmer's Almanac calls for an action-packed winter forecast for 2024-2025. The publication dates back to 1818 when it was first introduced, focusing on weather predictions and planting schedules. Winter in Colorado can last from mid-October to late April. If you live here, you know how harsh it can get....
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