/tags/weather Weather en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:15:38 GMT /2024-07-29/survey-most-americans-suffered-hardships-extreme-weather-past-year As heatwaves and wildfires scorch parts of the West, a new survey shows most Americans have recent experiences with extreme weather. It also reveals they now support policy changes to address the risk. But the more forceful the policy, the less the support. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:15:38 GMT /2024-07-29/survey-most-americans-suffered-hardships-extreme-weather-past-year Kaleb Roedel /2024-07-19/climate-central-climate-change-heat-wave-attribution-science Many parts of the West are in for at least a weekend of extreme heat – with daily temperatures exceeding normal readings by as much as 35 degrees. The group Climate Central says that 40 million people in the region are set to experience heat made at least three times more likely by human-caused climate change. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:26:41 GMT /2024-07-19/climate-central-climate-change-heat-wave-attribution-science Murphy Woodhouse /news/2024-06-02/what-could-a-la-nina-summer-mean-for-colorado Early predictions point towards a dryer, warmer than normal summer. But a lot can still change — and how much of an influence La Nina will be is hard to say. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-02/what-could-a-la-nina-summer-mean-for-colorado Robert Tann, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /2024-05-29/mountain-west-states-above-average-heat-summer-forecasters New federal climate forecasts show that summer temperatures could be hotter than ever across the United States, especially in the Mountain West region. Wed, 29 May 2024 19:14:44 GMT /2024-05-29/mountain-west-states-above-average-heat-summer-forecasters Kaleb Roedel /2024-04-29/protecting-workers-from-extreme-heat-is-a-priority-for-the-western-governors-association Some states, such as Texas and Florida, have banned protections for workers toiling in high heat. But in the West, establishing standards and procedures for extreme heat days is a priority, and not just for those who have to work outside. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:19 GMT /2024-04-29/protecting-workers-from-extreme-heat-is-a-priority-for-the-western-governors-association Yvette Fernandez /2024-04-26/weather-related-power-outages-on-the-rise The data suggests the West is less impacted by the phenomenon than other regions, but a utility expert suggests the impact could still be quite significant. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:20:17 GMT /2024-04-26/weather-related-power-outages-on-the-rise Murphy Woodhouse /news/2024-03-15/storm-dumps-over-4-feet-of-snow-in-colorado-leaving-thousands-without-power A major storm dumped over 4 feet of snow in northern Colorado before ending Friday, leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service says between 10 and 20 inches fell in the Denver area and the foothills got 2 to 4 feet. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:52:53 GMT /news/2024-03-15/storm-dumps-over-4-feet-of-snow-in-colorado-leaving-thousands-without-power Colleen Slevin and Thomas Peipert, Associated Press /news/2024-03-15/colorado-snowstorm-closes-highways-and-schools-for-a-second-day Thousands in Colorado were without power as authorities closed highways and schools during a winter storm that pummeled the Denver area and threatened to drop another half foot there. The severe weather on Thursday and continuing into Friday morning shut down a stretch of Interstate 70, the state's main east-west highway, in the mountains for much of the day, stranding some drivers for hours, mainly because of trucks that got stuck in the snow. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:21:32 GMT /news/2024-03-15/colorado-snowstorm-closes-highways-and-schools-for-a-second-day Thomas Peipert and Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /2024-03-14/climate-change-strong-influence-warm-winter-mountain-west-study The federal government says this is the nation’s warmest winter on record. And a new study shows human-caused climate change was the driver in many cities, including parts of the Mountain West region. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:40:58 GMT /2024-03-14/climate-change-strong-influence-warm-winter-mountain-west-study Kaleb Roedel /news/2024-03-14/double-digit-snowfall-in-parts-of-colorado-during-major-storm-some-drivers-stranded A major snowstorm is dumping heavy snow in Colorado, with some spots outside of Denver getting double-digit amounts. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:16:10 GMT /news/2024-03-14/double-digit-snowfall-in-parts-of-colorado-during-major-storm-some-drivers-stranded Associated Press