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• Fire in abandoned building from transients in need of shelter and warmth isn't an uncommon occurrence Play Video

  October 14, 2012 5:35 PM

  The inside of an abandoned building burns in downtown Colorado Springs, and the fire department says they believe it was set by transients. We found out the colder the weather gets, the more chances the homeless will take to stay warm. "They did make a choice of breaking and... more »

• Make sure you prepare your home for cold weather!

  October 6, 2012 7:42 PM

  Unless you're pretty thick-skinned, you probably had to pull out your jacket or coat today, but have you prepared your home for the cold weather? Workers at Big R in Pueblo say it's better to get all of your supplies ahead of time. Don't wait until it starts to snow... more »

• Snow is a no show

  March 2, 2012 6:30 AM

  The snow that was supposed to hit overnight was mostly a no show. Dry air took the power out of the storm and left us with only a little snow and nothing much to report on the roads across Southern Colorado. We will see occasional snow flurries throughout the... more »

• Upgrades warm buses on cold days Play Video

  December 1, 2011 9:47 AM

  An effort to reduce air pollution in Colorado Springs has the positive side effect of making school buses warmer for students. Colorado Springs School District 11 received a regional air quality grant to install fluid heaters in about 90 percent of their buses. The upgrade cuts the amount... more »

• Occupy Colorado Springs braving storm

  October 26, 2011 2:57 PM

  Occupy Colorado Spring still going strong, even though the temperatures have dropped and snow has fallen in the Springs. Jason Warf, part of Occupy Colorado Springs, says last night around ten people braved the cold in the tents that are set-up in the permitted area near Acacia Park. ... more »

• Cashing in on the cold

  February 1, 2011 10:52 PM

  At age three and a half, Jamison Pickerill can bowl a mean, yet slow-rolling game at Mr. Bigg's Family Fun Center. His dad enjoys the price - free! "It's always a good price here. It was an extra bonus they had with the Mr. Bigg's hot on an ice... more »

• Utilities using propane to help gas stock

  February 1, 2011 10:41 PM

  A little known plant in eastern El Paso County is helping keep your home warm as temperatures plummet below zero. On a normal day, Colorado Springs Utilities says their customers use about 100 million cubic feet of natural gas. But on a day like Tuesday, that number skyrockets. "Today is... more »

• -30 degree wind chill doesn't stop letter carriers

  February 1, 2011 6:41 PM

  11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Location: Florence Avenue, Colorado Springs. Air temperature: -7°. Wind chill: -33°. "The only thing that would make this worse is if we had some snow on the ground," says Luis Reyes, a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. "This is probably THE coldest besides a couple... more »

• Pueblo schools stay open despite sub zero temps

  February 1, 2011 2:31 PM

  From Denver to Colorado Springs, many school districts were closed today because of the bitter cold temperatures. However, in Pueblo, both District-70 and Pueblo City Schools were open with a two hour delay. At Somerlid Elementary school, the temperature was -2 degrees as students arrived for class. Several parents... more »

• New Orleans warehouse fire kills 8 homeless

  December 28, 2010 9:28 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A blaze in an abandoned warehouse in New Orleans has killed eight homeless people who were burning wood in a barrel to stay warm during a freezing night. New Orleans Fire Department spokesman Greg Davis says firefighters could not tell the ages or genders of... more »

• Aid offered to western Colorado counties with crop losses

  June 9, 2010 8:20 AM

  Gov. Bill Ritter says six western Colorado counties have been declared federal disaster areas because of cold weather that damaged vinyards. The counties are Mesa, Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Montrose and Pitkin. The damage occurred during severe cold weather between December and February. Half of Mesa County's vinyards were affected.... more »

• Aspen Mountain extends ski season by 2 weekends

  March 31, 2010 10:00 AM

  Aspen Skiing Co. says there's been enough snow and cold temperatures to extend the ski season at Aspen Mountain for two more weekends. Aspen Mountain planned to close April 11, but resort officials said Tuesday that lifts also would run for the weekends of April 17-18 and April 24-25. This... more »

• Last of storm fades away

  February 9, 2010 6:34 AM

  Winds blowing from east to west kept Monday's storm around for longer than expected. Swirling moisture from New Mexico pushed back up against the mountains resulting in the snow overnight. Pueblo received as much as two more inches overnight. The clouds also kept temperatures warmer than expected -- in the... more »

• Some people can be allergic to the cold weather

  January 17, 2010 11:28 AM

  There are people that are allergic to foods, allergic to cats, allergic to mold, and even allergic to cold weather. That's right, you can actually be allergic to winter's frigid air. For some, frosty air isn't just a minor irritation. Doctors say there is a condition called cold urticaria,... more »

• Some people can be allergic to the cold weather

  January 17, 2010 11:25 AM

  There are people that are allergic to foods, allergic to cats, allergic to mold, and even allergic to cold weather. That's right, you can actually be allergic to winter's frigid air. For some, frosty air isn't just a minor irritation. Doctors say there is a condition called cold urticaria,... more »

• Frigid start to 2010 for much of the country

  January 4, 2010 8:21 AM

  A deep chill is setting in over a large part of the nation, and it's expected to stick around all week. Florida is warning residents, visitors and growers that temperatures will be near or below freezing in the Sunshine State. Forecasters say temperatures could dip into the low 20s in... more »

• Poland: 15 die in freezing weather

  December 20, 2009 7:44 AM

  Europe is getting an early and deadly taste of winter's bitter cold. In Poland, overnight temperatures fell as low as minus 4 Fahrenheit and 15 people froze to death around the country. Police are asking people to alert them if they come across homeless or drunken people lying outdoors. Since... more »

• Several zoo animals seek shelter from frigid cold

  December 9, 2009 4:42 PM

  We're not the only ones looking for relief from this cold artic weather, animals at the zoo were also trying to stay warm. The Pueblo Zoo was closed Tuesday and Wednesday because of the frigid cold. The zoo's tropical animals and animals native to Africa were all brought inside so... more »

• How to keep the car running when it's cold

  December 8, 2009 10:04 PM

  Dead batteries, frozen wiper fluid, and cracked belts are just a few of the many problems mechanics at Auto Tech Plaza in Colorado Springs see when the temperatures get bitter cold. Service Manager Jim Thomas says checking and maintaining those fluids, like oil and antifreeze, will help prevent a... more »