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• Chilly weather keeps water use low Play Video

  April 16, 2013 6:50 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - Snowy rooftops in April, if even just a trace, are a good sign when it comes to the drought. There may not be enough moisture to actually help irrigate the lawn, but the freezing cold temperatures have kept most of us from turning on the sprinklers. ... more »

• Extending ski season more than a matter of snow Play Video

  April 3, 2013 3:19 PM

  Ski season is winding down, and with winter weather sticking around longer than expected this year there's talk of extending the season in the high country. But for local resort at Monarch Mountain, it's a matter of more than just good snow. Unlike many resorts, Monarch Mountain has no... more »

• When CDOT decides to close the roads

  March 24, 2013 5:30 PM

  When weather conditions get too bad to drive, CDOT makes the decision to close the roads. That's what happened yesterday on many roads, including I-25 between Pueblo and Fountain. Some of you asked us on Facebook why the road didn't close sooner, saying it was extremely dangerous. Those with CDOT... more »

• Slow driving conditions on many Colorado roads today

  March 23, 2013 1:21 PM

  Mother Nature may be looking to the future after turning the page to spring earlier this week, but taking a look outside it's clear old man winter is still living in the past and isn't about to go without a fight. Roads became pretty snow covered this morning, especially around... more »

• Ski business has picked up at Monarch Mountain

  March 9, 2013 6:48 PM

  It started out slow, but the ski season at Monarch Mountain here in Southern Colorado has definitely picked up. We found out days like today help out a lot. "We had a late opening," said Greg Ralph, Director of Marketing at Monarch Mountain. "We didn't get open until December 14."... more »

• Weather conditions leave students stranded and roads closed Play Video

  February 27, 2013 1:50 AM

  As of 10 p.m. Tuesday, 60 students from Miami Yoder were stuck at school because of hazardous road conditions. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says the students are safe at school with faculty and staff who will ride the storm out with them. Automated phone messages were... more »

• Blizzard conditions expected in Denver, NE Colo.

  February 23, 2013 7:23 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Meteorologists say heavy snow and high winds are expected in the Denver area and in northeastern Colorado on Saturday night and early Sunday, likely creating dangerous road conditions and causing delays at Denver International Airport. The National Weather Service says as much as 6 to 10 inches... more »

• Spontaneous act of kindness clears 30 stranded cars

  February 21, 2013 2:57 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - The worst of the storm brought out the best in a small group of strangers Wednesday night. They rallied together to help push free more than 30 vehicles that had gotten stuck spinning their wheels in the ice and snow at of Woodmen Rd. and Union Blvd.... more »

• Climate contradiction: Less snow, more blizzards

  February 18, 2013 11:36 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Scientists point to both scant recent snowfall in parts of the country and this month's whopper of a Northeast blizzard as potential global warming signs. How can that be? The answer lies in atmospheric physics. Experts say the warmer atmosphere can hold, and dump, more moisture. Two... more »

• Snow footprints leads police to alleged thieves

  February 11, 2013 12:56 PM

  Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs police were dispatched to the 9000 block of Aragon Drive this morning around 1:30a.m. in response to individuals attempting to steal item from inside of vehicles. The victim reported confronting the two male suspects, but they fled the area on foot. Due to recent... more »

• Fatal storm: Deaths related to the Northeast snow

  February 10, 2013 11:49 AM

  Here's a look at the deaths related to the massive snowstorm that blanketed the Northeast in 1 to 3 feet of snow and battered the coastline with high winds and some flooding: CONNECTICUT: - A 73-year-old man fell while cleaning up in Danbury and later died. - 49-year-old man in... more »

• Icy roads holding up travel Play Video

  January 30, 2013 12:45 AM

  The flakes are flying and with temperatures dropping, it's getting icy in Colorado Springs-- so icy that as of 8:30 PM, police moved to 'cold reporting status'. Translation: if you're in an accident with no drugs, alcohol, or injuries, you have 72 hours to report it to police. A lot... more »

• Farmers glad to see snow

  January 29, 2013 5:15 PM

  The snow was a warm welcome to farmers, but is it enough? We met with one Pueblo County farmer who says it's a welcome sight. It wasn't snowing when Shane Milberger first got up this morning, but then it hit us. "When we saw it coming down,... more »

• Ski season slow but optimistic

  January 20, 2013 6:28 PM

  If you're looking for a weekend getaway, ski resorts would love to have your business! We visited Monarch Mountain to find out about the season so far. "Season pass to monarch, this is definitely my favorite mountain in the state of Colorado," said Xandy Bustamante, a skier and snow... more »

• Emergency managers urge preparation before storms

  December 27, 2012 7:09 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - In light of the recent winter storms, emergency managers in Colorado Springs are encouraging everyone to take the necessary steps to stay safe. Ken Hughlett, the Emergency Management Coordinator for the Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management says blizzards and snow storms can be life threatening... more »

• Storms, tornado threats for Christmas around US

  December 25, 2012 11:57 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Nasty weather is already complicating travel in parts of the U.S., with forecasts of snow, thunderstorms and more threatening a sloppy Christmas Day from Texas to Florida. In Oklahoma, authorities were already warning would-be travelers to stay home Tuesday as freezing rain and sleet caused a... more »

• Driving conditions slow in Pueblo

  December 19, 2012 5:15 PM

  It was slow driving in Pueblo today, like many other areas of Southern Colorado. CDOT had about 80 different trucks out in the region. They will work till all main roads are clear and the storm is over. Drivers tell us, even if they're running late, they try to stay... more »

• Crested Butte resort marks 12-12-12 with deal

  December 8, 2012 8:31 AM

  CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. (AP) - Crested Butte Mountain Resort is marking Dec. 12, 2012, with a special deal. On Wednesday, 12/12/12 after 12:30 p.m., visitors can buy half-day lift tickets for $12. Half-day tickets this time of year are usually $45. The date also is special for Ski Granby Ranch.... more »

• Ski Subsidies

  November 13, 2012 8:49 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado ski resorts are paying more to airlines for consistent flights into regional mountain airports. Airlines say they need the subsidies because of rising fuel prices and financially strapped vacationers. The Telluride Tourism Board is helping Crested Butte Mountain Resort with a $650,000 revenue-guarantee deal with Allegiant... more »

• Beautiful snow on Greenhorn Mountain

  October 13, 2012 7:04 PM

  For all of you cool-weather lovers out there, there are several welcome sights you can see in Southeastern Colorado! Not every peak is snow-capped just yet, but Greenhorn Mountain southwest of Pueblo was absolutely beautiful today. Many areas in the mountains got snow yesterday, and several of you told us... 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 »

• Recent snow will not help drought

  April 4, 2012 6:18 PM

  Many areas have experienced quite a bit of snow recently, and it still isn't enough to get us out of this drought. Pueblo's water supply mainly comes from the Arkansas and Upper Colorado River basins. Both of those are about 50 percent below average for this time of year when... more »

• Parts of Pueblo County see more than a foot of snow Play Video

  April 3, 2012 7:46 PM

  The spring snow hits Pueblo County, as well, after we had temps in the 80's just a couple of days ago. It didn't keep people in Rye and Colorado City from getting out and about. Schools in Rye shut down, when the sunrise revealed more than a foot... 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 »

• Snowy start, but roads should improve

  February 20, 2012 11:06 AM

  Numerous accidents reported across the region this morning as slick roads greet morning commuters. The southbound exit lane of I-25 at Garden of the Gods is blocked by an accident, as well as one westbound lane adjacent to the accident. There's also an accident on Colorado at Pikes... more »

• The snow keeps falling Play Video

  February 11, 2012 6:35 PM

  The snowfall across Colorado Springs has been light but persistent, steadily falling since about 4:30 this morning. City, state and county snowplows have been out just as long clearing the snow and putting down anti-skid material on the roads. For the most part, the major roads are clear and... more »

• Snow has skiers and businesses anxious Play Video

  February 7, 2012 7:04 PM

  Colorado's recent snow has caused headaches for some; blocking off roads and shutting down schools. However, skiers and snowboarders aren't too upset; it's the snow they've been waiting for. The stores that keep them stocked up are happy to see it too. "Definitely a big sigh of relief,"... more »

• Highway 24 closed to Limon

  February 3, 2012 8:33 AM

  Highway 24 is now closed from Colorado Springs to Limon. Due to blowing snow the State Patrol has just closed Highway 24 from Constitution east to Limon. The roads in eastern El Paso County are treacherous and unsafe. Six inches of snow has fallen in Monument and Briargate... more »

• Street superintendent responds to new complaints on Northern Play Video

  January 18, 2012 7:15 PM

  A few weeks ago we captured incredible video of cars slipping and crashing on Northern Ave, which was icy and snow-packed. Many people were angry and blamed city street plows for not doing their job. Now there's a new issue. Pueblo's streets superintendent is responding to complaints about conditions on... more »

• Video of the Day: Snowbirding Crow

  January 13, 2012 6:05 AM

  Check out our Video of the Day. A crow is caught on tape having a great time in the snow. CLICK HERE to watch the entire video on Youtube and let us know what you think. more »

• Numerous drivers lose control on icy Pueblo road Play Video

  December 26, 2011 7:40 PM

  A major road in Pueblo is a danger zone following two big snow storms. Layers of thick ice have formed over the past week, causing numerous wrecks and countless close-calls. Some are wondering why the City of Pueblo hasn't done more to clear Northern Ave. Parts of Northern are... more »

• Seeing green in all this white

  December 22, 2011 6:02 PM

  Some are seeing dollar signs in all of the falling snowflakes. Michael Shannon and his family were out shoveling sidewalks trying to earn some extra cash for the holidays. He says they don't have a set price but only ask homeowners to pay what they think is fair. ... more »

• Snow hampers flights

  December 22, 2011 4:46 PM

  Low visibility and airplane deicing are working against airline schedules at the Colorado Springs Airport. The airport is reporting several delays and even a handful of cancelled flights. Assistant Aviation Director John McGinley says all four of the cancelled flights were headed to and coming from Denver. Reports out... more »

• Private plow set to begin work in North Gate Play Video

  December 20, 2011 8:06 PM

  In about a week the City of Colorado Springs will being using private contractors to clear the streets in neighborhoods on the north side. As part of a test program, the city has awarded a contract to the company Landscape Assist to clear the streets in the North Gate area... more »

• Staying safe on icy roads Play Video

  December 20, 2011 12:05 AM

  As winter descends on Southern Colorado, no doubt we'll see cars slipping and sliding all over our roads. Whether you're a life time Coloradan or a newbie, those slick roads seem to get us all. But it doesn't have to be that way. We drove along with the instructors at... more »

• Starting the month with a Brrrr

  December 1, 2011 1:01 PM

  December is off to a snowy, blustery start as a winter snow storm continues to ice over roads, cause accidents and even cancel school. Lewis Palmer School District 38 in Mounment had been on a 2 hour delayed start this morning, when at around 9:45 a.m. administrators decided to cancel... more »

• More snow means early openings

  November 11, 2011 7:31 AM

  SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) - Snowmass ski resort is opening five days early because of heavy snow over the past month. The resort is opening tomorrow with more than 160 acres open to skiers. Breckenridge plans to open today, celebrating its 50th anniversary with free cupcakes for the... more »

• Private plowing experiment may spur job growth Play Video

  October 26, 2011 8:25 PM

  In the winter, there's not much landscaping work for Judd Bryarly and his employees at Timberline Landscaping to do. Instead, the company vice president and operations manager says this time of year they equip their trucks for snow removal. "I think snow removal is about a quarter of our... more »

• Slick roads can be a little difficult to manage

  October 26, 2011 3:46 PM

  The storm doesn't seem like it's letting up any time soon, and it looks like a winter wonderland on this Wednesday in October. It's still extremely cold outside and the temperature dropped from 32 degrees to 28 degrees within a few hours. As for the roads, this morning they... more »

• Snow continues to fall

  October 26, 2011 11:50 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Northern Colorado is getting the brunt of a winter storm moving across the state. The National Weather Service reports Boulder north to Larimer County has seen accumulations of between 6 and 10 inches so far. Denver had been expected to get that much but has only... more »

• Bracing for the snow

  October 25, 2011 11:06 PM

  At the District 11 transportation facility there's a lot of work to be done before a snow storm. Facilities Director Kris Garnhart says his crews, understandably, prefer to rig their pick up trucks and dump trucks with plows and sanders the day before the snow hits. "We just don't... more »

• Wolf Creek to open for skiing Saturday, Sunday

  October 6, 2011 10:40 PM

  PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Wolf Creek Ski Area in southwest Colorado says it plans to open for skiing Saturday and Sunday, after a storm left three feet of snow. Resort Vice President Rosanne Pitcher said Thursday that ski area officials will probably decide Saturday whether to keep going... more »

• Summer snow at the summit

  June 20, 2011 7:07 PM

  It's the kind of weather you'd expect to see in December, not June. At least 4 inches of snow fell on the summit of Pikes Peak Monday morning. There was enough ice and snow on the Pikes Peak Highway that rangers closed the road halfway up. The Eldred family,... more »

• Snow closes Pikes Peak Highway

  June 20, 2011 4:56 PM

  With as much as four inches of snow falling the summit of Pikes Peak, highway rangers closed the final nine miles of road today out of a concern for driver safety. The Cog Railway is still carrying passengers to top, but many visitors can be found rifling through the clothing... more »

• A-Basin open for skiing on July 4 weekend

  June 19, 2011 11:51 AM

  KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) - July 4 is for fireworks - and skiing? Arapahoe Basin Ski Area says it will keep its lifts running for two more weekends, including July 1-4. A snowy spring has allowed the ski resort west of Denver on the Continental Divide to stay open on... more »

• Aspen Ski Area Stays Open

  May 30, 2011 6:09 AM

  ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Aspen is reporting brisk business this holiday weekend as it reopens slopes to skiers because of late-season snowpack. Aspen Mountain saw some 1,700 skiers and snowboarders on 25 runs and 136 acres Saturday. The Aspen Daily News reports that the Aspen Skiing Co. will consider being... more »

• Grand Junction area prepares for flooding

  May 26, 2011 12:07 PM

  GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - A slow melting snowpack that is the largest in more than a decade has Mesa County officials preparing for flooding. Authorities are also warning novice river runners to stay off the water. A report by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center predicts the chances... more »

• Colorado's southern plains drying out

  May 23, 2011 7:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Snowpack levels have reached 247 percent of average in Colorado's mountains, raising the threat of flooding around the state. But recent storms have largely bypassed the state's southeastern corner, leaving residents praying for rain. The National Weather Service said Monday there is a chance for thunderstorms in... more »

• Wax those Boards

  May 13, 2011 11:11 PM

  Still need that skiing and snowboarding fix? You may be in luck! Several resorts in Colorado may re-open, because of all the snow we've had recently. A Basin is still open and now Aspen is considering firing up those chairlifts again. The resort has a reported base of 70-inches! Aspen... more »

• CDOT lifts Chain Law for Molas Pass

  May 11, 2011 3:45 PM

  The Colorado Department of Transportation has lifted the Chain Law order for US 550 over Molas Pass. Road conditions have improved to the point where commercial vehicles can pass without the need of chains. A winter storm system blew through the area earlier dumping snow and freezing rain on... more »

• The flurries are flying

  May 11, 2011 7:56 AM

  A spring snow storm brought a mix of rain and snow to communities across Southern Colorado Wednesday morning. Rain, snow and thunder are expected throughout the day with the heaviest snow falling in the mountains and higher elevations. Despite the storm, the National Weather Service says we still need... more »

• N. Colo. prepares for flooding with melting snow

  May 6, 2011 12:33 PM

  STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Residents of northern Colorado are preparing themselves for potential flooding as expected warmer weather begins to melt the state's record snow levels. The Steamboat Pilot & Today reported Thursday Routt County officials have been watching streams and tributaries flowing through towns. They say blockages... more »

• Record snow levels across northern Colorado, but what about southern Colorado?

  May 3, 2011 9:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Federal officials are reporting record snow levels across northern Colorado, but below-average snowpack in the southern part of the state. The Natural Resources Conservation Service says the snow on Buffalo Pass in the mountains northeast of Steamboat Springs was more than 200 inches deep, or about 16.6... more »

• Huge snowfall means no water worries in northern Colorado

  May 2, 2011 7:21 PM

  GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - Officials are saying Colorado's snowpack has reached unbelievable levels in the northern mountains. The Greeley Tribune reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service measured snowpack in Poudre Canyon that reached more than 160 inches, or almost 13.5 feet, at one point.... more »

• Blanket of snow falls over Colo. wildfire

  May 1, 2011 2:11 PM

  WETMORE, Colo. (AP) - About 4 inches of snow fell over a wildfire that had prompted the evacuation of about 40 homes and cabins near Wetmore. Fire information officer Ralph Bellah says the snow is helping firefighters battle the blaze that burned about 550 acres of ponderosa pine, fir... more »

• Singer Phoebe Snow dies

  April 26, 2011 1:26 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Phoebe Snow, a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose song "Poetry Man" was a defining hit of the 1970s, has died. Rick Miramontez, her longtime friend and public relations representative, says Snow died Tuesday morning. He says she died of complications from a brain hemorrhage she... more »

• Just 2 Colorado ski areas still open after Sunday

  April 24, 2011 12:33 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Some Colorado ski resorts got a boost this winter from decent snow and a better economy, but a few frigid days, good snow in other parts of the country, and spotty storms elsewhere in the state could keep it from being an epic season. Aspen Highlands,... more »

• Ski areas close for season, but the snow is still flying

  April 11, 2011 2:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - More than half of Colorado's ski resorts are now closed for the season, but the snow is still falling at the ones that are still open. Breckenridge reported eight inches of new snow Monday. Loveland reported seven inches. Among resorts shutting down their lifts for the... more »

• Wall of CDOT mountain facility buckles under snow

  April 9, 2011 10:02 AM

  KEYSTONE, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation says a wall on one of its facilities near Arapahoe Basin caved under the weight of snow this week. CDOT spokesman Bob Wilson told the Summit Daily News the wall buckled inward between 2 and 4 a.m. Wednesday, and a... more »

• Snow, shifting winds slow wildfire's growth

  April 3, 2011 6:09 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Snow and shifting winds have slowed a wildfire in canyon country west of Fort Collins that scorched 2,000 acres and forced the evacuation of 335 homes overnight Sunday. Larimer County sheriff's spokesman John Schulz says an air tanker dropped fire retardant near the fire... more »

• Wyo. high snowpack levels bring flooding concerns

  March 27, 2011 4:31 PM

  CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming climatologists say they're grateful for above-average snowpack levels to help with drought conditions but they're wary about potential flooding. Several basins were listed as "high" risk for flooding by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The forecast is for when snow melts in the... more »

• Conditions improve overnight

  March 8, 2011 7:03 AM

  The expected snow was a no show overnight for the I-25 corridor. Conditions were slick overnight, but the snow let up hours before sunrise, leaving icy side streets and wet highways. We may see bands of flurries across southeastern Colorado until mid-morning, but no significant accumulation. more »

• Snow expected through the evening and into tomorrow

  March 7, 2011 12:57 PM

  A storm system moving through New Mexico will likely bring us snow this afternoon and into tomorrow morning. At this time the First Alert meteorologists are predicting four to seven inches of snow by tomorrow morning in Colorado Springs, with three to six inches in Pueblo. The Rye and... more »

• Colorado now has above average snowpack

  March 3, 2011 2:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - February's snowstorms helped boost snowpack across the state as the trend of above-average conditions continued. The Natural Resources Conservation Service said the snowpack statewide on Tuesday was 115 percent of average. February's storms ended up being the most significant of the year. This year's snowpack totals... more »

• Snow geese festival goes on, with or without geese

  February 24, 2011 8:24 PM

  A big weekend for bird watchers in Southern Colorado. It's the 9th Annual Snow Goose Festival in Lamar. Tens of thousands of geese and other waterfowl have been spotted in recent weeks, but at times the snow geese are a rare sight. John Martin Reservoir in Bent County is... more »