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• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 5/11/12

  May 11, 2012 8:43 PM

  A cold front moved across the easter part of the state early on Friday, bringing wind gusts upwards of 50 mph to the Pueblo metro area. From that point on, cold air poured in, and snowflakes were flying in the mountains and higher elevations of El Paso county by later... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday 5/10/12

  May 10, 2012 8:45 PM

  Thursday was the warmest day much of the News 5 viewing area will see before late next week. Skies were a mix of clouds and sun, winds were breezy (but not too strong), and highs reached the 70s and 80s for most of us. Here's a statewide selection of highs... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 5/9/2012

  May 9, 2012 8:43 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were light, and highs climbed 5-10 degrees above average in the News 5 viewing area on Wednesday. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 39 74 Colorado Springs 40 79 Pueblo 32 69 Alamosa 38 78 Burlington 39 78 Denver... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 5/8/2012

  May 8, 2012 8:53 PM

  Sunshine increased during the day on Tuesday, with warmer (but still not quite back to average) temperatures and light breezes. It was an unusual day in that for the first time in awhile, neither the highest nor lowest temperatures in the state were reported in the News 5 viewing area.... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday 4/27/2012

  April 27, 2012 8:49 PM

  After a night of tornadic storms in Kiowa, Prowers and Bent counties, skies cleared from west to east across the state, though some wind gusts were stronger than 50 mph (see the linked story). Later in the afternoon, a few strong storms moved from northwest to southeast across portions of... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 4/25/12

  April 25, 2012 9:05 PM

  While more clouds invaded Colorado on Wednesday, westerly breezes continued to boost highs and keep humidities low. (They were in the single digits and teens for much of the day east of the mountains). Colorado Springs and Pueblo each tied their record highs for the day. Here's a statewide selection... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 4/24/2012

  April 24, 2012 8:39 PM

  Record highs from state line to state line, and then a few thunderstorms (but none severe). First, a look at today's records... 84 Colorado Springs (Ties the daily record set in 1996) 92 Pueblo (New record for the date. Old record 89 in 1996) 79 Alamosa (New record.... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 4/23/12

  April 23, 2012 8:31 PM

  Skies began the day with few to no clouds, but, as is typical for this time of the year, afternoon clouds built over the mountains, with a few sprinkles east of I-25, and a few rumbles of thunder to the west. Grand Junction set a new record high of 89... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 4/20/2012

  April 20, 2012 8:33 PM

  Sunshine increased, temperatures climbed and breezy winds developed across the News 5 viewing area on Friday, but most of the wind gusts weren't stronger than 30 mph. Here's a look at statewide highs and lows for the day. 36 62 Colorado Springs 39 67 Pueblo 24 68 Alamosa... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 4/17/2012

  April 17, 2012 8:41 PM

  After a frosty start to the morning, breezes blew from the west, temperatures climbed, humidities dropped, and it started to feel like Springtime again. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 33 67 Colorado Springs 31 72 Pueblo 13 68 Alamosa 36 73 Burlington... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Sunday, 4/15/2012

  April 15, 2012 9:50 PM

  Wintry conditions moved from the mountains to the Plains on Sunday, holding highs below average (but the warmest in the state were still in the News 5 viewing area). Wind speeds were tropical storm force in some areas (see link below), and heavy snow fell from the mountains to northern... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Saturday, 4/14/2012

  April 14, 2012 9:36 PM

  A big low pressure system from the desert southwest has been moving northeastward towards Colorado. In advance of it. Clouds, wind, showers and snow developed on the western slope, while breezy winds and low humidities boosted highs east of the mountains to the warmest in the state. Here's a selection... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 4/11/12

  April 11, 2012 9:01 PM

  Wednesday was a thunderstorm day on the eastern Plains of Colorado, with Tornado Warnings east of Denver and from east central Las Animas county to northwestern Baca county. A funnel cloud (that did NOT touch down) was reported just to the northwest of Kim in Las Animas county. Damaging hail... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 4/9/12

  April 9, 2012 9:17 PM

  After a beautiful Sunday, Monday continued the trend of sunshine, breezes and warmer than average (but not record-setting) highs. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 36 75 Colorado Springs 35 79 Pueblo 27 71 Alamosa 35 64 Burlington 18 73 Craig 35 68 Denver... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 4/6/12

  April 6, 2012 9:00 PM

  As a cold front crossed Colorado on Friday, wind speeds hit impressive marks, with 77 mph at Monarch Pass, and over 50 mph at lower elevations. The morning started with fog for many, but by afternoon, humidities had dropped into the single digits. Here's a selection of highs and lows... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 4/4/2012

  April 4, 2012 9:22 PM

  Right on schedule, the storm that brought wintry conditions to much of the state on Tuesday rolled out from west to east on Wednesday. As sunshine increased, so did temperatures, though both the warmest and coldest readings were west of the mountains today. Here's a look at the statewide highs... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 04/03/2012

  April 3, 2012 9:33 PM

  There was a huge difference in weather conditions west and east of the mountains on Tuesday. On the western slope, it was a mild, spring day, while east, wintry conditions prevailed, with more than 3 feet of snow in the southern Sangre de Cristo mountains, and several feet in the... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 4/2/12

  April 2, 2012 9:00 PM

  A cold front moved from the mountains to the eastern Plains of Colorado on Monday, bringing strong, gusty winds, some in excess of 60 mph. Temperatures were fairly mild overnight, but fell steadily during the day, with highs ending up just a bit more than 1/2 what they were on... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 3/26/2012

  March 26, 2012 8:45 PM

  Wind was the weather word in Colorado to start the work week. I've attached a link to some of the days strongest gusts. It was also warm and dry, with a Red Flag Warning in effect for most of us through 8 PM. Here's a selection of highs and lows... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 3/22/2012

  March 22, 2012 9:08 PM

  Eastern Colorado continued to feel the effects of a big low pressure system over the Great Plains, with breezy winds for most of us and rain (up to 1") for the eastern counties. For the first time in awhile, the warmest and coolest temperatures in the state weren't in the... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 3/15/12

  March 15, 2012 8:53 PM

  Thursday was another sunny day across the state, with lighter winds. As a result, a few cities were slightly cooler than Wednesday, but still well-above average. Here's a statewide selection for the day. 39 69 Colorado Springs (The average high is 52) 35 75 Pueblo (The average high is... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 3/14/12

  March 14, 2012 9:09 PM

  "Chinook" winds continued to blow east of the mountains today (and not very strongly for most of us), and highs returned to 20 degrees above average. Relative humidity readings were in the single digits in the afternoon. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 36... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 3/12/12

  March 12, 2012 10:25 PM

  Monday's skies featured a mix of clouds and sunshine, and breezy winds pushed highs nicely above average for the day. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows. 39 66 Colorado Springs 35 71 Pueblo (Peak wind gust 39 mph) 15 60 Alamosa 33 73 Burlington 38 67... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Saturday, 3/10/2012

  March 10, 2012 8:06 PM

  Clouds rolled into the state from south to north Saturday afternoon, bringing rain and snow showers and some rumbles of thunder as well. Highs remained well above average, even with the increasing clouds. 26 58 Colorado Springs 20 63 Pueblo 23 56 Alamosa 33 64 Burlington 32 67... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday 3/5/12

  March 5, 2012 7:57 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were breezy, humidities dropped, and highs climbed 15-20 degrees above average east of the mountains in Colorado on Monday. That's the result of our famous Chinook winds, that become warmer and drier as they move down the east slopes of the mountains. Here's a selection of... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Sunday, 2/26/2012

  February 26, 2012 8:10 PM

  Skies were generally sunny, but highs east of the mountains fell 15-20 degrees from Saturday's readings. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day.. 19 46 Colorado Springs 22 48 Pueblo 20 49 Alamosa 20 47 Burlington 27 40 Denver 27 39 Fort Collins 18... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 2/23/2012

  February 23, 2012 8:35 PM

  A fast moving cold front blasted through El Paso county between 3 and 5 in the morning, bringing strong, gusty winds, a blast of snow and much colder temperatures. Afternoon temps were 25-30 degrees below where they were on Wednesday. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 2/22/12

  February 22, 2012 7:49 PM

  Wind and warm were the weather words for much of the state from the mountains eastward on Wednesday. Strong wind gusts (to nearly 90 mph near Boulder) downed power lines, and prompted evacuations near a grass fire in Boulder county. Flights at DIA could only approach from the west, causing... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 2/21/12

  February 21, 2012 7:41 PM

  Tuesday was a day of strong (hurricane force, in some cases) winds sunshine and Springlike temperatures in the News 5 viewing area. Peak gusts were as high as 77 mph at Monarch Pass (and 76 mph near the USAF Academy). Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 2/17/2012

  February 17, 2012 7:40 PM

  Weatherwise, Friday wasn't a bad way to end the work week, with highs in the 40s and 50s for most of us, but late in the afternoon, cooler air began to move in, and snow showers were sliding southward from Denver. Here's a selection of statewide highs and lows for... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 02/14/12

  February 14, 2012 7:39 PM

  Skies were mostly sunny, winds were westerly, and highs climbed to "springlike" levels on Tuesday. Here's a statewide selection. 19 53 Colorado Springs 17 55 Pueblo 11 43 Alamosa 23 52 Burlington 18 40 Denver (DIA) 21 43 Fort Collins 31 48 Grand Junction 21 58 La Junta... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday 2/10/12

  February 10, 2012 7:48 PM

  Temperatures were mild across most of the News 5 viewing area on Friday, but colder air was already moving into the state, and will continue to move towards the mountains from northeast to southwest. By Saturday morning, we'll all be feeling a little bit of Canada come to Colorado. Here's... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Saturday 01/28/2012

  January 28, 2012 7:54 PM

  After a chilly start, most of us saw plenty of sunshine on Saturday, as highs climbed to average, or just a bit above. Winds were breezy in the afternoon, but most peak gusts were between 25-30 mph. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 11/41 Colorado... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 01/26/2012

  January 26, 2012 7:49 PM

  For most of us east of the mountains, it was a beautiful "warm before the storm" day. A few cities reported "Springlike" highs. Here's a selection from across the state. 27 50 Colorado Springs 21 56 Pueblo 06 49 Alamosa 20 53 Burlington 13 42 Durango 25 54... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 01/25/12

  January 25, 2012 8:23 PM

  The morning started in the teens for many of us on Wednesday (colder than Tuesday morning's lows), then sunshine and light westerly breezes boosted highs nicely. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 17 52 Colorado Springs 15 51 Pueblo 03 47 Alamosa 12 53... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 01/24/2012

  January 24, 2012 7:53 PM

  Cold northerly winds blew, temperatures dropped, and rain and snow showers were reported at the lower elevations on Tuesday. Over the mountains, at least 4" of snow fell at Wolf Creek Pass, with about an inch near Monarch Pass. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. ... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 01/23/12

  January 23, 2012 7:37 PM

  For many east of the mountains in Colorado, it was "the warm before the storm" (and don't worry, for lower elevations, it won't be much of a storm). After a chilly start (in the teens), highs recovered nicely into the 40s and 50s. Here's a statewide selection of highs and... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday 01/13/12

  January 13, 2012 7:41 PM

  Winds were breezy and temperatures climbed nicely for foothills locations (not bad for a Friday the 13th). Here's a statewide selection for the day.. 13 51 Colorado Springs 14 56 Pueblo -09 34 Alamosa 16 49 Burlington 22 44 Denver (DIA) 11 37 Grand Junction 15 43 La... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 12/28/2011

  December 28, 2011 8:21 PM

  Skies were a mix of clouds and sunshine, winds were gusty at times, and highs began to climb first at the higher elevations, and later further eastward. Pueblo is a great example of the difference a little distance can make. In town, it was 19/56. At the airport (east of... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 12/21/11

  December 21, 2011 7:42 PM

  After a mostly sunny day, clouds increased across the state, as a cold front moved in. Highs were generally warmer than they were on Tuesday, but not quite back to average. Here's a statewide selection for the day. 15 37 Colorado Springs 02 36 Pueblo -02 25 Alamosa... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 12/20/2011

  December 20, 2011 8:34 PM

  Sunshine increased from northwest to southeast today, as Monday's blizzard raced away into the Great Plains. It left behind 15-20" of snow (and 10 foot drifts) in Springfield, with snow measured in feet from the southern Foothills to the Lower Arkansas Valley. Colorado Springs logged 2.3" of snow after midnight,... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 12/16/2011

  December 16, 2011 8:22 PM

  Sunny skies and light winds were the rule across Colorado on Friday, but highs didn't change much from Thursday's readings. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows. 17 42 Colorado Springs 11 45 Pueblo -7 43 Alamosa 17 46 Burlington 19 35 Denver 20 38 Grand Junction... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday 12/15/2011

  December 15, 2011 7:38 PM

  Skies were sunny, but highs 10-15 degrees cooler than they were on Wednesday, with easterly winds bringing cold air in from the Great Plains. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 19 38 Colorado Springs 16 41 Pueblo -3 29 Alamosa 17 44 Burlington... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 12/14/2011

  December 14, 2011 8:50 PM

  Northwesterly breezes boosted highs nicely above average on Wednesday, even after a morning that started with some snow in Teller and northern El Paso counties. Here's a statewide look at highs and lows for the day. 26 50 Colorado Springs 17 52 Pueblo 14 34 Alamosa 27 50... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 12/9/2011

  December 9, 2011 7:54 PM

  Fog lingered from eastern Pueblo to much of the eastern portion of the state into the afternoon, holding highs well below-average, while locations at higher elevations and further west were sunny and cool. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 14 40 Colorado Springs 14... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday 12/08/2011

  December 8, 2011 7:41 PM

  A cold front swept into eastern Colorado first thing in the morning, bringing more clouds, breezy winds and highs that were down 5-10 degrees from Wednesday. Here's a statewide selection for the day. 17 39 Colorado Springs 13 43 Pueblo -07 27 Alamosa 15 38 Burlington 20 35... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 12/07/2011

  December 7, 2011 7:39 PM

  Skies were sunny, and highs climbed closer to average across Colorado on Wednesday. Most morning lows were above zero. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 21 43 Colorado Springs 09 45 Pueblo -10 22 Alamosa 14 44 Burlington 17 37 Denver 12 41... more »

• Colorado Weather summary for Tuesday, 12/6/2011

  December 6, 2011 7:40 PM

  Even though it was cooler than average, lots of sunshine made it a great LOOKING day across Colorado. Most highs were 10-15 degrees below average, but by afternoon, the coldest air was sliding away to the east. Here's a statewise selection of highs and lows for the day. -05... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 12/5/2011

  December 5, 2011 7:44 PM

  Behind Sunday night's cold front, many areas saw snow (some impressive amounts over higher elevations), and everyone experienced much cooler temperatures. Here's a look at statewide highs and lows, and then some snowfall totals. 07/17 Colorado Springs 08/22 Pueblo 09 18 Alamosa 07 18 Burlington 01 11 Denver... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 12/02/2011

  December 2, 2011 7:41 PM

  After morning fog, which left a layer of ice on bridges and trees early this morning, sunshine returned, and highs climbed a bit from Thursday's readings. Here's a statewide selection for the day: 17 38 Colorado Springs 12 39 Pueblo 05 39 Alamosa 10 49 Burlington 03 31... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 12/01/11

  December 1, 2011 7:41 PM

  A storm with impressively cold air blasted into eastern Colorado in the early morning hours, bringing gusty winds, snow, black ice and steadily falling temperatures. Snowfall amounts ranged from a foot in parts of Denver, to a trace in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Here's a statewide selection of highs and... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 11/30/2011

  November 30, 2011 8:28 PM

  Wednesday was a mild, breezy day east of the Mountains in Colorado, which is typical just before a cold front moves in. Expect highs up to 40 degrees colder on Thursday. 27 64 Colorado Springs 20 64 Pueblo 05 55 Alamosa 28 62 Burlington 28 61 Denver 27... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 11/29/11

  November 29, 2011 7:38 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were light, and highs 15-20 degrees cooler than they were on Monday east of the mountains (though "average" or just a bit above). Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day from across the state.. 27 50 Colorado Springs 24 52 Pueblo ... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 11/28/2011

  November 28, 2011 8:33 PM

  Winds were breezy and clouds in creased, but temperatures climbed for most of the state on Monday, as a weak cold front moved in late in the day. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 30 67 Colorado Springs (The low of 30 occurred before midnight)... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 11/23/2011

  November 23, 2011 7:37 PM

  With sunny skies and light winds, highs had "that Springtime feeling" across the state on the day before Thanksgiving. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 32 63 Colorado Springs 24 65 Pueblo 06 49 Alamosa 27 66 Burlington 29 66 Denver 28 63 Fort... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 11/22/2011

  November 22, 2011 8:59 PM

  As high pressure built to the west of Colorado, winds turned to westerly (peak gust 31 mph in Pueblo and 20 mph in Colorado Springs), and highs climbed just a bit over Monday's readings. Most were above average, and here's a statewide look at the daily highs and lows. ... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Saturday 11/19/2011

  November 19, 2011 7:43 PM

  The winds were gusty, and temps dropped rapidly as a cold front moved across the foothills and eastern plains of Colorado on Saturday. Many highs were above-average, but thermometer readings weren't that warm by afternoon. 29 59 Colorado Springs 34 55 Pueblo 33 51 Alamosa 23 55 Burlington... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 11/16/2011

  November 16, 2011 7:39 PM

  Sunny and cold were the weather words for most of the News 5 viewing area on Wednesday, so for the first time in awhile, the warmest temps in the state weren't here (but we still had the coldest reading). Here's a selection of statewide highs and lows for the day.... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 11/15/11

  November 15, 2011 7:38 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were lighter, and highs remained above average for most of the News 5 viewing area. Here's a selection of statewide highs and lows for the day. 31 56 Colorado Springs 27 61 Pueblo 11 48 Alamosa 33 54 Denver 30 50 Grand Junction 28... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 11/11/11

  November 11, 2011 8:43 PM

  Skies were cloudy for many of us on Friday, but slightly stronger breezes still boosted highs above average. Here's a statewide selection for the day. 36 57 Colorado Springs 43 57 Pueblo 02 35 Alamosa 36 65 Denver 28 59 Fort Collins 22 43 Grand Junction 28 61... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 11/10/11

  November 10, 2011 7:47 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were breezy and highs were warmer for most of us on Thursday. Here's a selection of highs and lows from across the state. 21 57 Colorado Springs 19 62 Pueblo -2 36 Alamosa 24 62 Burlington 29 63 Denver 24 48 Grand Junction 23... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday 11/4/2011

  November 4, 2011 8:24 PM

  Clouds increased, breezes blew (but not TOO strongly), and highs climbed 15-20 degrees over Thursday's readings, in advance of a blast of windy, colder weather with mountain snow moving in on Saturday. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 25 62 Colorado Springs 23 61 Pueblo... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 11/3/11

  November 3, 2011 9:42 PM

  In previous stories today, you've seen the highest highs and lowest lows for the day. Here's the overall view. Skies were sunny, and winds light, but cold air lingered east of the mountains. In spite of that, both the highest and lowest temperatures in the state were in the News... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 11/2/11

  November 2, 2011 8:40 PM

  Highs plummeted, as a rapidly moving cold front blasted across Colorado on Wednesday. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 26 33 Colorado Springs 30 42 Pueblo 23 42 Alamosa 30 40 Burlington 31 48 Cortez 22 30 Denver 29 48 Durango 27 34 Fort... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 10/31/2011

  October 31, 2011 8:53 PM

  Next time someone tells you "it always snows on Halloween", remind them of this year. It was a BEAUTIFUL day. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 33 70 Colorado Springs 28 75 Pueblo 13 63 Alamosa 33 74 Burlington 40 71 Denver 30 62... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday 10/28/2011

  October 28, 2011 8:41 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were light, and highs crept towards the averages on Friday. Here's a selection for the day. 25 50 Colorado Springs 27 56 Pueblo 11 52 Alamosa 23 56 Burlington 26 49 Denver 30 55 Grand Junction 29 58 La Junta 20 60 Lamar 05... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 10/24/2011

  October 24, 2011 9:12 PM

  Skies were sunny, winds were breezy, humidities were low, and temperatures tied and broke records on Monday. Colorado Springs reached 78 degrees, eclipsing the old record for the date of 77 (set in 1952) Pueblo's 83 degree high tied the daily record set in 1915, and Alamosa reached 70. That... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 10/21/2011

  October 21, 2011 8:55 PM

  High pressure controlled the weather across Colorado again today, as skies remained mostly sunny, and mild temperatures stretched from state line to state line. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day: 37 69 Colorado Springs 32 73 Pueblo 18 66 Alamosa 35 77 Burlington 38... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 10/20/2011

  October 20, 2011 9:03 PM

  After a chilly start to the morning (below freezing for many of us), the cold air oozed away to the east, and highs climbed 10-15 degrees over Wednesday's readings. Winds were a bit breezier than Wednesday, with some gusts over 30 mph. Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 10/19/2011

  October 19, 2011 8:57 PM

  Colorado was storm-free on Wednesday, though highs east of the mountains remained 5-10 degrees below average. Winds were light and skies were sunny. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 27 56 Colorado Springs 27 61 Pueblo 13 63 Alamosa 27 59 Burlington 27 60... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 10/18/2011

  October 18, 2011 8:41 PM

  After many locations east of the mountains experienced their first official freeze of the Fall season, skies were sunny and highs remained 5-10 degrees below average. To the west, skies were sunny as well, and highs were warmer. Here's a statewide selection for the day. 30 56 Colorado Springs... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 10/17/2011

  October 17, 2011 9:02 PM

  As a cold front blasted across Colorado on Monday, winds blasted, (gusts below), clouds increased, snow fell over the mountains, and there were showers and thunderstorms at the lower elevations. The National Weather Service said that 2-5" of new snow fell in the northern mountains, with 3" in the town... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 10/12/2011

  October 12, 2011 9:07 PM

  Skies were sunny, lows were cool and highs were near average, but not remarkable across Colorado on Wednesday. Here's a selection for the day. 41 65 Colorado Springs 45 71 Pueblo 25 68 Alamosa 47 66 Burlington 47 65 Denver 40 71 Grand Junction 42 72 La Junta... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 10/10/2011

  October 10, 2011 9:16 PM

  After a chilly start (with frost and freezing temperatures for many), it was a sunny, cool day across the state. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 33/61 Colorado Springs 35/68 Pueblo 20 60 Alamosa 36 65 Denver 36 66 Fort Collins 33 65 Grand... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Sunday, 10/09/2011 Play Video

  October 9, 2011 8:33 PM

  Skies were sunny for much of the day on Sunday, with highs well below average east of the mountains. Later in the afternoon, sprinkles and flurries developed, then a thunder snow shower that began near Security, and moved towards Schriever Air Force Base, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile, and producing... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Saturday, 10/08/2011

  October 8, 2011 8:52 PM

  The wind blew, and rain and snow blasted much of the state from the mountains to the plains on Saturday. Some of the totals were impressive, with 11" of snow north and east of Monument, and rainfall records for Denver (1" of rain today. The old record for the date... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 10/06/2011

  October 6, 2011 9:12 PM

  As a cold front moved across Colorado on Thursday, heavy snow fell over the mountains and nearly hurricane force winds blasted cities to the east. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day...and then I'll include some peak wind gusts. 49 71 Colorado Springs 55 79 Pueblo... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 10/5/11

  October 5, 2011 8:51 PM

  The sky was sunny and breezes were light (we won't be able to say that on Thursday) east of the mountains on Wednesday, and highs remained above average. Here's a statewide look at the highs and lows. 47 73 Colorado Springs 49 79 Pueblo 38 62 Alamosa 56... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 10/04/2011

  October 4, 2011 9:04 PM

  Winds were breezy, clouds more widespread, and temperatures still warmer than average for most of the state. The strongest storms were on the western slope, where cities from Grand Junction northward were pounded by heavy rain and blasted by gusty winds (not to mention the lightning). More isolated showers and... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 10/3/2011

  October 3, 2011 9:29 PM

  Warmer-than-average (but not record) temperatures continued Monday for most of the state, with a sunny morning, followed by a few showers/storms later in the afternoon. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 52 81 Colorado Springs 51 86 Pueblo 34 71 Alamosa 45 89 Burlington... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 09/30/2011

  September 30, 2011 8:26 PM

  The effects of a windy Wednesday cold front began to leave Colorado on Friday. Highs were average or above for most east of the mountains. Later in the afternoon, a few weak thunderstorms formed over Chaffee, Teller, Fremont and Custer counties, but they produced more wind and lightning than beneficial... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 09/29/2011

  September 29, 2011 8:58 PM

  Strong, gusty winds were the rule east of the mountains early on Thursday, with gusts to 61 mph in Pueblo (at the airport). Hights were nearly 20 degrees cooler than Wednesday's readings from Fort Collins to Springfield. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 53 66... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday 9/28/2011

  September 28, 2011 9:08 PM

  Skies were sunny, humidities were low, and highs close to records across eastern Colorado on Wednesday. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 52 85 Colorado Springs 51 91 Pueblo 31 80 Alamosa 57 89 Denver 54 87 Grand Junction 28 75 Gunnison 55 94... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 09/27/2011

  September 27, 2011 9:10 PM

  Cities east of the mountains cooled about 5 degrees (over Monday's readings). There were isolated showers and even more isolated thundershowers (particularly over northeastern El Paso county). Here's a statewide selection of highs and lows for the day. 58 78 Colorado Springs 54 84 Pueblo 47 78 Alamosa... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 09/26/2011

  September 26, 2011 8:50 PM

  Clouds and sun were mixed east of the mountains on Monday, with isolated showers (and most of those early). In spite of the "filtered sunshine", highs remained 10-15 degrees above average. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 60 84 Colorado Springs 56 89 Pueblo ... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 09/23/2011

  September 23, 2011 9:10 PM

  Skies were mostly sunny, winds were light, and temperatures climbed across Colorado on Friday. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 48 81 Colorado Springs 43 87 Pueblo 27 76 Alamosa xx 84 Burlington 48 84 Denver 46 88 Fort Collins 50 84 Grand Junction... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 09/22/2011

  September 22, 2011 8:53 PM

  Cooler air with lots of water in it slid out to the southeast today, as warmer, drier conditions began moving in, with most highs east of the mountains near average. Here's a selection. 40 74 Colorado Springs 39 80 Pueblo 31 73 Alamosa 42 78 Burlington 41 78... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 9/21/2011

  September 21, 2011 8:52 PM

  Much of the day was sunny, breezy and cool east of the mountains. Highs for most were 5-10 degrees below average. Later in the afternoon, clouds increased, with isolated showers and thunderstorms moving from northwest to southeast. With clearing skies later, and cold air still in place, Frost Advisories were... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday, 9/20/2011

  September 20, 2011 8:26 PM

  A cold front moved across the southcentral and southeastern parts of the state Tuesday morning, bringing in cooler air and more clouds. There were no significant storms, but temperatures are expected to fall through Wednesday. Here's a statewide look at the highs and lows for the day. 49 68... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 09/19/2011

  September 19, 2011 8:35 PM

  Monday was a typical late-summer day in Colorado, with sunshine, light breezes and warmer-than average highs. By late afternoon, clouds/isolated showers/thunder had formed over the San Luis Valley, but the remainder of the state was dry. Here's a look at the highs and lows for the day. 45 78... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 09/16/2011

  September 16, 2011 7:40 PM

  The effects of that strong mid-week storm began to slide away on Friday, as warmer, drier weather prepared to move in for the weekend. There were a few showers and storms, and a severe storm briefly flared up in Elbert and Lincoln counties. Here's a closer look at the statewide... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Thursday, 9/15/2011

  September 15, 2011 8:51 PM

  The day after record rainfall was cool, cloudy and foggy for many, especially from Fremont into Teller and El Paso counties, while some sunshine broke through and boosted the highs over the mountains, in Pueblo county, the southern Foothills and parts of the lower Arkansas Valley. Flooding continued on Fountain... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 09/14/2011

  September 14, 2011 8:33 PM

  Wednesday was the day the rains returned to Colorado, with a record-setting over 2" of rain (old record .46" in 1957) at the Colorado Springs airport, and upwards of 3" in Briargate. Fountain Creek flowed out of its banks, and a Flash Flood Warning was in effect for eastern Teller... more »

• Colorado Weather summary for Tuesday, 09/13/2011

  September 13, 2011 9:02 PM

  Clouds increased, temperatures were cooler and showers and thunderstorms became more widespread on Tuesday. Here's a selection of highs and lows for the day. 59 74 Colorado Springs 61 78 Pueblo 39 71 Alamosa 53 75 Burlington 56 82 Denver 54 81 Fort Collins 55 81 Grand Junction... more »

• The cool-down is underway

  September 13, 2011 7:24 PM

  A cold front raced in Monday night, and we felt the effects on Tuesday. Highs were 5-10 degrees cooler than they were on Monday, as showers and thunderstorms covered more cities (and the process will continue into Thursday). Here's a look at Colorado Springs and Pueblo for the day.... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday09/12/2011

  September 12, 2011 9:04 PM

  It was cloudy, breezy and warm across the state, with isolated PM storms. Here's a look at highs and lows for the day. 56 82 Colorado Springs 57 87 Pueblo 41 72 Alamosa 49 89 Burlington 54 85 Denver 54 84 Fort Collins 59 80 Grand Junction 56... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Wednesday, 09/07/2011

  September 7, 2011 8:43 PM

  Skies were cloudy for many of us east of the continental divide, with some showers and isolated storms. Highs were more than 20 degrees below Tuesday's readings for some. Here's the daily rundown of highs and lows. 54 62 Colorado Springs 53 72 Pueblo 46 73 Alamosa 55... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Tuesday 09/06/2011

  September 6, 2011 8:46 PM

  We'll remember Tuesday of this week as "the day the weather changed". First it was warm, and then the showers and thunderstorms rolled in. Storms with heavy rain were reported in El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Custer and Pueblo counties. No watches, warnings or advisories were on the books through early... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Monday, 09/05/2011

  September 5, 2011 8:28 PM

  The morning was cold (many of us with lows in the 30s and 40s), but unfiltered sunshine and light winds helped the highs to climb 10-15 degrees over Sunday's readings. Here's a look at a selection of cities across the state. 42 83 Colorado Springs 48 88 Pueblo ... more »

• Colorado Weather Summary for Friday, 09/02/2011

  September 2, 2011 8:28 PM

  2 days into September, and the heat wave is over for awhile (at least). Most highs east of the mountains fell 10 degrees over Thursday's readings, as a weak cold front moved in. Thunderstorms were severe east of Denver, and strong storms moved from Teller across El Paso county. Other... more »