Wind
This year Colorado is experiencing a very windy spring, with stronger and more frequent winds than normal — often 25 to 35 miles per hour, …
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Going out into the storm
Why do people ignore storm warnings, and drive in blizzard-like conditions?The Natural Hazards Center of the University of Colorado at Boulder has issued an interesting …
Severe Spring Weather
The transition from winter to spring often brings a wild variety of weather, which can lead to severe storms. There is a lot of useful …
Blizzards and Livestock
Earlier this month ranchers in southeast Colorado faced a tough challenge — a huge blizzard that stranded cattle and other livestock. Several weeks later, the …
Snow in Colorado
Colorado has had more than its share of snow this winter. A 1997, but still relevant, title in our collection, The Snow Booklet, by the …
Winter Weather Preparedness
If you live in Colorado, how did you fare during the recent blizzard? Are you ready for the next one? The Division of Emergency Management’s …
Avalanche Alerts
Thinking about skiing the back country over the holidays? You may want to check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for an avalanche forecast before hitting …
Cryosphere: Where the World Is Frozen
The word “cryosphere” originates from the Greek word kryos, meaning cold, and refers to low-temperature elements of weather such as ice and snow. The Earth’ …
Lightning Strikes
Here in Colorado, lightning is the number one life threatening weather hazard. Between 1959 and 1994, lightning killed 394 people. Colorado ranks number 11 for …
Weird Weather
March has often been considered a month of unpredictable weather as we move from winter into spring, and this March looks like it will be …