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• Family caught in path of relentless tornado

  April 27, 2012 8:59 PM

  It was around 2:30 in the morning. Josh Brown and his family were sound asleep. "I heard a loud crunch and woke up just in time to see the roof come off the house," said Brown. A rare nighttime tornado roared through the town of Chivington, about 40 miles... more »

• Gusty winds on Friday across the News 5 area

  January 13, 2012 8:16 PM

  After you've been as cold as we have for the past few days, it takes some wind to move the chilly stuff out. Winds were stronger than 50 mph for some of us, and as a result, Pueblo was the warmest city in the state, with a high of 56... more »

• Vail library closed for repairs following flooding

  July 9, 2011 1:35 PM

  VAIL, Colo. (AP) - The Town of Vail Public Library says it will be closed through the weekend as crews work to repair damage from when Middle Creek flooded this week. The Vail Daily reports the main wing of the library isn't scheduled to reopen until Tuesday. Librarian... more »

• Street flooding in Canon City

  August 6, 2010 1:15 PM

  The saturated soil in Canon City can't take any more rain. So when a half-inch fell Thursday evening, the result was street flooding. NewsFirst5 Assignment Manager Elaine Sheridan snapped photos with her camera phone--show water on Highway 50, and 1-2 feet of water at the Sonic Drive-in. more »

• Heavy Colorado rains wash out roads

  July 29, 2010 8:36 AM

  Heavy rains in the mountains west of Boulder have washed out a road two miles northwest of Nederland. Nederland police also reported hail and flooded streets in town Wednesday, although the storm had weakened by late afternoon and the road was reopened. The area was one of several across... more »

• Heavy rain sets off Colorado rock slides

  July 28, 2010 8:28 AM

  Heavy rains in southwest Colorado have caused rock slides, closing part of a highway. San Miguel County spokeswoman Jennifer Dinsmore says rocks and debris about 4 feet high slid onto Colorado 145 between Norwood and Telluride Tuesday. No cars were trapped and no one was injured. The slide... more »

• Hot weather heats up business in cool mountains

  July 23, 2010 8:34 AM

  Business is heating up in Colorado's mountains as the temperatures keep rising at the lower elevations. The Frisco/Copper Visitor Information Center has been getting in between 30 and 50 people an hour, the kind of numbers not seen since the recession. The center expects to set a record this... more »

• Colorado thunderstorms mess up airline schedules

  July 9, 2010 10:39 AM

  Denver-area thunderstorms appear to be to blame for the majority of three-hour or longer tarmac delays in May, the first month under a new rule banning lengthy waits on grounded planes. The government says five flights were stuck on the tarmac for three hours or more in May. Four... more »

• Fresh snow on Pikes Peak this weekend

  June 11, 2010 8:59 AM

  What a week! Colorado's seen record high temperatures this week, along with flooding, rain, hail and tornadoes. Next up--snow! The First Alert weather team is predicting lows in the 40s at the lower elevations this weekend, 30s in the higher elevations and snow over the Rampart Range. (Cover your... more »

• Snowmelt causing havoc around Colorado

  June 9, 2010 8:11 AM

  Torrential spring runoff has washed over north central and northeast Colorado, wiping out bridges, flooding homes and swelling waterways. In Boulder County, a bridge where crews had been clearing debris partially collapsed and bike paths along Boulder Creek have been closed. A dive team is on call in case... more »

• Water rising rapidly in Colorado

  June 8, 2010 2:41 PM

  Coloradans are continuing to keep a nervous eye on rising rivers as a late spring heat wave melts snow quickly, swelling waterways, wiping out bridges and flooding some homes. The high water has prompted some rafting companies to halt guided trips. In Estes Park, hundreds of sandbags were... more »

• Homes flooded as Colorado rivers swell

  June 8, 2010 8:32 AM

  Colorado rivers and streams swollen by quickly melting mountain snow flooded homes, roads and bike paths Monday, prompting flood warnings and advisories across the state. In Eagle County, a few homes in Gypsum and Vail suffered minor flooding damage. Bike and recreation paths along the Eagle and Gore rivers... more »

• May 18th Tornadoes

  May 19, 2010 9:33 PM

  Wednesday, May 18th was a severe weather day in southern Colorado, with everything from torrential rain to ping-pong ball sized hail to at least one tornado reported. One severe thunderstorm developed near La Junta shortly after 6 PM. Radar echoes made it appear that a tornado was possible, and... more »

• Colorado Highs and Lows for Friday, 5/14

  May 14, 2010 8:39 PM

  It was another round of more clouds than sunshine, showers, thunderstorms and locally heavy rain in southern Colorado on Friday. Here's a selection of highs and lows across the state. 39 49 Colorado Springs 44 55 Pueblo 38 63 Alamosa 33 61 Burlington 39 61 Denver 42 69... more »

• Breezy with a chance for storms

  May 8, 2010 7:49 AM

  On Saturday, gusty southwest winds along with low humidities will develop over the mountains and San Luis Valley. Since the fuels for fires are dry in the San Luis Valley, a red flag warning has been issued. There will be a chance for isolated thunderstorms. Temps aloft will warm a... more »

• Breezy today, windy tomorrow, and yep windy the next day

  May 5, 2010 7:23 AM

  It will be warm and windy again today. On the Plains winds will range between 15 and 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph, while over the mountains winds will range between 20 and 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. A few light snow showers are possible over the... more »

• Warm and windy for today's weather

  May 4, 2010 7:03 AM

  Warm and windy weather will develop on Tuesday, with increasing fire danger over the San Luis Valley by afternoon. High temperatures will climb into the 70s and 80s over lower elevations, with 50s and 60s over the mountains. Expect another very warm day on Wednesday, with temps well into... more »

• Mostly sunny and warm

  May 3, 2010 7:04 AM

  Today will be a nice day with mostly sunny skies expected across the plains and partly sunny skies expected across the higher terrain. High temps will be around 70 degrees on the plains with temps around 60 degrees in the valleys. Tuesday and Wednesday will be warm and dry.... more »

• Cool with a chance for showers, warmer tomorrow

  May 2, 2010 6:43 AM

  A weather system will move to the south of the region during through the next 24 hours, bringing snow to the mountains and scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to the lower elevations. Snow accumulations over the southwest and central mountains will range between 4 to 8 inches with higher... more »

• Expect a cool day, with chance for showers

  May 1, 2010 6:42 AM

  Today, expect another cool day, with a chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. The mountains could see an inch or two of snow accumulation through tonight. Overnight, there will be a bit of a clearing, causing temperatures to fall below freezing again over the I-25 corridor. Sunday, there... more »

• Colorado storm chasers undertake most ambitious project ever

  April 30, 2010 9:41 AM

  It is considered the largest and most ambitious effort ever to understand tornadoes. Wednesday morning, more than 150 scientists will embark on a six-week project called "Vortex 2." A group of scientists has been putting the finishing touches on their instruments over the last six weeks at the Boulder... more »

• More snow in the Colorado high country

  April 29, 2010 9:47 AM

  If you love to see fresh snow coating the mountains, you're in luck. A cold front is bringing high winds, snow, rain and plunging temperatures to Colorado. The National Weather Service has issued winter advisories for parts of the state. Snowfall of up to 10 inches was expected... more »

• High winds possible today

  April 28, 2010 6:58 AM

  Wednesday, temperatures are expected to warm to well above seasonal averages, with winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph and gusts of 55 mph or greater. Expect wind to die down somewhat by midnight with a few gusts still possible into Thursday morning. The first in a series of... more »

• Frost in the morning, then mostly sunny

  April 27, 2010 6:52 AM

  Clearing skies and light winds will result in a cold Tuesday morning, with temperatures below freezing for most areas. Tuesday will feature warmer conditions with more sun and temperatures in the 60s and low 70's. Overnight into Wednesday, expect breezy to windy conditions across the I-25 corridor. Winds and... more »

• Showers for today, nicer weather to come

  April 26, 2010 6:48 AM

  Scattered snow/rain showers expected across southern Colorado Monday morning. Snow levels are expected to drop to near 6000 feet by morning, with 1 to 3 inches of snow possible across the Pikes Peak region and along the Palmer Divide. Showers should move out of the region by the afternoon, leaving... more »

• Breezy with chance for showers

  April 25, 2010 6:46 AM

  On Sunday, generally drier and warmer conditions should be noted over the region. Although isolated mainly late afternoon and evening showers will be possible. Expect snow to be ongoing over the mountains and spread east into Teller county and the Palmer Divide quickly. Cold air will move in quickly behind... more »

• Gusty winds with a chance for showers

  April 24, 2010 6:45 AM

  A chance for snow will continue for the northern El Paso and Teller counties until around 9 a.m. Then a few rain showers are possible in the afternoon, especially near the Kansas border.The main weather feature today will be breezy to windy conditions on the Plains. Temperatures will feel cooler... more »

• Chance for storms, while snow for mountains

  April 21, 2010 6:58 AM

  On Wednesday, lower elevations will see isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, while snow moves into portions of the high country. For Thursday, isolated storms possible for most of southern Colorado, while scattered storms possible near the Palmer Divide. As for the mountains, the best window for snowfall will come... more »

• Chance for showers and t-storms, a few could be severe

  April 20, 2010 7:14 AM

  Patchy fog and low clouds will be present across the eastern plains Tuesday morning. Areas around Colorado Springs will also have places with reduced visibilities early and will continue to do so through the morning commute. Expect another warm day with showers and thunderstorms again across south central and... more »

• Summer-like weather pattern for today

  April 19, 2010 7:01 AM

  The summer-like weather pattern will remain across the region today. Expect above average temperatures and mostly sunny skies through the morning. Clouds will be on the increase through the afternoon with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing across the higher terrain and moving out across the adjacent plains through... more »

• Some fog early, with a chance for showers and t-storms later

  April 18, 2010 6:47 AM

  Patchy dense fog possible for a few hours in the morning, as the sun rises the fog should begin to dissipate. Sunday there is a possibility for a few thunderstorms over the mountains by afternoon. The best chance appears to be over the eastern mountains and I-25 corridor. None of... more »

• Damp and cool today

  April 17, 2010 6:46 AM

  Widespread light precipitation should continue a good portion of the morning for southern Colorado. By the afternoon, with heating and abundant moisture we should see another round of scattered to numerous showers, this time more widespread across the eastern mountains. There will be at least some isolated chances for precip... more »

• Much less wind today...with a few storms to our southeast

  April 14, 2010 6:56 AM

  Calmer winds today....plenty of sunshine and nice and mild. We'll have dry skies in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo by days end. There are a few shower and thunderstorms moving from New Mexico into far southeastern Colorado this afternoon. One or two of the storms could become strong to severe... more »

• Wow....it is windy!

  April 13, 2010 7:05 AM

  Very gusty winds will continue the rest of the afternoon. Winds so far today exceeded 50 mph in Calhan, Colorado Springs, Falcon, Fountain, the USAFA and Mueller State Park. Gusts over 40 mph+ possible for all of us in eastern Colorado for the rest of this Tuesday. The warm... more »

• Wind...warm...perhaps a storm

  April 12, 2010 6:58 AM

  Windy and warm for the rest of the afternoon. A storm system over the western U.S. will continue migrate towards Colorado through the day today. As it does strong gusty winds will deveolp across eastern Colorado. Gusts in Colorado Springs and Pueblo will likely exceed 35 mph, with gust... more »

• Warm with wind starting to increase

  April 11, 2010 7:00 AM

  On Sunday, afternoon heating could pop up a few thunderstorms across the eastern plains and near Raton Ridge. The air mass looks too be mostly dry across the mountain areas. With these storms, small hail, lightning, and brief rainfall are possible. Also the wind will start to increase across the... more »

• A few storms, but still a nice day

  April 10, 2010 6:47 AM

  Another great day in-store for us. With warm weather expected across south central and southeast Colorado today. A cold front passing over the eastern plains this morning will bring the possibility of isolated convection over the higher terrain in the afternoon. The main threat from any storms that do develop... more »

• A chance for showers

  April 7, 2010 6:47 AM

  A quick moving storm will bring some snow to the Pikes Peak region this morning, and to the Southern Mountains this morning and early afternoon. Elsewhere, there will be a chance for scattered snow/rain showers possible across southern Colorado, and maybe some local light snow accumulations. Thursday and Friday,... more »