snowpack
To refine water forecasts, Western cities — including some in Colorado — map the snowpack by plane
For decades, Western U.S. states have been measuring snow through hundreds of remote sensing sites known as SNOTEL stations. But as climate change causes rising temperatures, water managers are looking for other ways to finetune forecasting methods.
22 years of drought in Colorado, rest of the Southwest is worst stretch in 1,200 years, study shows
Climate change made the current megadrought worse, study of tree ring data says. CSU researcher who reviewed the work says the conditions aren’t likely to improve
Nebraska will spend $500 million to claim South Platte River water from Colorado
Colorado has identified 282 new South Platte River Basin projects of its own to meet the demands of the fast-growing metro area
Recent storms improved Colorado’s meager snowpack. But they also created extreme avalanche risk.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center recorded more than 200 avalanches in a 3-day period after storms brought significant snow to peaks last week.
PHOTOS: Short on powder, Colorado’s ski resorts let snowmakers rip
A dry and warm November in the high country is leading Colorado resorts to rely on the man-made alternative to powder.
Yes, it hasn’t snowed yet in Denver. But it’s Colorado’s meager snowpack that should worry you.
Denver hasn’t seen snow in 225 days, but climatologists say they’re more concerned about the dry conditions in the high country
From sky to bedrock, researchers near Crested Butte are resetting what we know about water in the West
The mobile observatory is manned by 100 scientists who hope to show how the West can get a better handle on where and when water will be available
Colorado heads into snowpack season with low reservoirs — but a twinge of hope
La Niña winter could mean dry winter for southern Colorado, but conditions better than this time last year.
Feds slash state water draws from Colorado River as drought intensifies
First-ever shortage declaration on key western river means big losses for Arizona and Nevada. Colorado’s own time for cuts and living with less is coming soon, experts warn.
Snowpack in Colorado, across the West is melting earlier than it did in the 20th century
A new study from the University of Colorado indicates the future of Western water systems will likely include earlier runoff periods and drier dry seasons.
Big March storms helped boost Colorado’s snowpack, but they weren’t enough to solve the long-term drought
Many of the major river basins are at or above average, but surveyors are worried that drought conditions won't improve
Colorado’s statewide drought “pretty dire.” It’ll take more than a season’s snowfall to get out of it.
Rehydrating would require at least 10 to 20 inches of good precipitation in the next 6 months, but this season's snow totals are already well behind normal.
Extreme drought conditions, coronavirus have Colorado wildfire managers anxious
At least 76% of Colorado now is experiencing drought conditions, compared with 16% this time last year. That, combined with worries about the spread of COVID-19, has firefighters worried wildfire response will be tapped.
We know the earth is warming. We know that will stress water in the West. But we don’t know how.
Two critical, big-picture questions loom: How much snow will fall in the mountains and how much water will there be for the region’s forests, farms and cities.
How will Western water be affected by climate change? A tiny Colorado flower may have the answer
Researchers are scouring the landscape near Crested Butte to gather data and inform climate computer models used around the world
Pocket of severe drought lingers over Southwest U.S., including Colorado
In all, nearly 70% of Colorado is abnormally dry or in moderate or severe drought,
Stand-up paddler dies Saturday on Arkansas River, marking Colorado’s eighth water death of the season
Michael James, 40, of Boulder, was last seen in the Buena Vista whitewater park before his body was found downstream
“You fall in and you are not getting out”: Rio Grande in southern Colorado closed because of high runoff
Police are warning people to stay away from the raging waterway, which last year was a placid stream. San Luis Valley ranchers, meanwhile, are celebrating.
