On Saturday, July 31, 1976, Colorado was celebrating its centennial year of statehood. Families and tourists flocked to the Big Thompson Canyon to enjoy one of the state’s most breathtaking natural landmarks. Nestled between Loveland and Estes Park, the canyon… Read More »The 1976 Big Thompson Flood: Colorado’s Most Devastating Natural Disaster
On the evening of July 28, 1997, the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history. An intense, nearly stationary thunderstorm hovered over the western part of the city for about four… Read More »The 1997 Fort Collins Flood: A Tragic Night That Transformed Weather Monitoring
On the afternoon of May 8, 2017, the skies over metro Denver darkened—not just with clouds, but with a supercell storm that would go on to make history. What began as a thunderstorm brewing in the foothills west of Denver… Read More »Mayhem in the Mile High City: Colorado’s Second-Costliest Hailstorm on Record
On the evening of June 4, 2015, a rare and powerful tornado struck along the Boulder-Larimer county line in northern Colorado. Rated an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, the tornado brought estimated wind speeds of up to 140 mph… Read More »Colorado’s Strongest Foothills Tornado: The Rare EF3 of June 4, 2015
Hurricanes and tsunamis are in store for Colorado this April 1st!!!! …………just kidding 😀 As Denver welcomes another April 1st, it’s worth taking a look back at the city’s historical weather patterns on this day. From warm, sunny conditions to… Read More »Denver’s April Fools’ Day Climate: A Look at History
One hundred years ago today, on March 18, 1925, one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history carved a devastating path across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Known as the Tri-State Tornado, this monster storm left nearly 700 people dead, injured… Read More »100 Years Ago Today: The Tri-State Tornado
On March 18, 2003, a historic blizzard struck the Denver metro area with unprecedented intensity, paralyzing the city and surrounding foothills with feet of heavy, wet snow. It was one of the most severe winter storms recorded since weather observations… Read More »Remembering the March 18, 2003, Blizzard: One of Denver’s Worst Snowstorms
On March 23, 2016, a powerful blizzard struck central and northeast Colorado, bringing heavy snowfall, fierce winds, and widespread disruptions. This storm, which intensified as it moved into eastern Colorado, became one of the most significant blizzards to impact the… Read More »The March 23, 2016 Blizzard: A Historic Storm in Colorado
Western Colorado residents are no strangers to snow, but on January 9, 2017, they experienced something far more unusual—freezing rain. This rare weather event brought dangerous icy conditions, widespread power outages, and travel disruptions across the region, making it one… Read More »Colorado’s Historic Ice Storm of January 9, 2017
For many Coloradans, the Palisades Fire in Southern California brings back vivid memories of one of the state’s most destructive wildfires: the Marshall Fire. On December 30, 2021, the fire roared through Superior and Louisville, leaving a lasting mark on… Read More »Remembering the Marshall Fire: Colorado’s Devastating Wildfire of December 30, 2021
As the year ends and a new one begins, Denverites often wonder what the weather will bring for their celebrations and resolutions. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks downtown on New Year’s Eve or starting the year with a brisk hike on… Read More »Denver’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Climate Trends and What to Expect This Year
On December 1, 1913, Denverites woke up to a quiet morning, unaware that they were about to face the most intense snowstorm in the city’s history. What started as an ordinary winter storm quickly escalated into a five-day blizzard, dumping… Read More »The Blizzard of 1913: Denver’s Record-Breaking Snowstorm and How the City Overcame It
Weather maps are essential tools for understanding atmospheric conditions, forecasting, and interpreting what’s happening in the sky. Whether you’re preparing for a weekend hike or simply curious about the weather, knowing how to read these maps can give you valuable… Read More »How to Read Surface Weather Maps: A Beginner’s Guide
On May 27, 1997, a deadly severe weather episode unfolded across Central Texas, etching itself into the annals of meteorological history. This day is remembered for one of the most powerful and devastating tornadoes ever recorded: an F5 tornado that… Read More »The F5 Jarrell, Texas Tornado of 1997: A Cataclysmic Event
