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  • Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado Opens Evacuation Center

    Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado Opens Evacuation Center 

    Volunteers from the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado are providing support

    for those evacuated due to a fast-moving brush fire in Pueblo, Colorado

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, APRIL 10, 2022 – The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has opened an evacuation center ready to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance due to the fast-moving brush fire located north of the Arkansas River and east of Pueblo Blvd. in Pueblo, Colorado. Red Cross volunteers are standing by to help people with immediate needs, supplies and support.

    The evacuation center is located at the Goodnight Elementary School: 624 Windy Way, Pueblo, CO 81005.

    The Red Cross will be available for additional support and help, as it is requested from the counties, cities and Emergency Operation Centers involved. Visit https://cowyredcrossblog.org/pueblo-brush-fire for current updates.

  • Air Quality Health Advisory for Blowing Dust

    Issued for northeastern Colorado
    Issued at 1:00 PM MDT, Tuesday April 6th, 2022

    Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

    Affected Area: Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Washington, Yuma, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Cheyenne and Kiowa counties. Locations include, but are not limited to, Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, Wray, Hugo, Burlington, Cheyenne Wells, and Eads.

    Advisory in Effect: 1:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to 6:00 PM MDT, Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

    Public Health Recommendations: If significant blowing dust is present and reducing visibility to less than 10 miles across a wide area, People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children in the affected area should reduce prolonged or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion.

    Outlook: Areas of blowing dust will impact the advisory area Wednesday afternoon. Dust will gradually decrease during the late afternoon hours.

    For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit:

    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

    Social Media:

    http://www.facebook.com/cdphe.apcd http://twitter.com/cdpheapcd

  • AccuWeather Special Report: AccuWeather’s Updated 2022 US Spring Forecast

    AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 1, 2022 – Meteorological spring has sprung across the Northern Hemisphere, giving people weary of snow and cold a reason to rejoice, although the changing of the seasons does not necessarily mean the end to wintry weather.

    March 1 is the first day of meteorological spring, a season that runs through the end of May each year. This is different from astronomical spring, which starts on the March equinox and ends on the June solstice, two astronomical events that occur at different times every year due to Earth’s elliptical orbit around the sun. This year, the equinox occurs at 11:33 a.m. EDT on Sunday, March 20, and the solstice takes place at 5:13 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 21.

    The consistency of meteorological seasons makes it easier for forecasters to compare one season to those of years past than it is with astronomical seasons.

    February featured a reprieve from the bitterly cold winter weather for most of the East Coast following a frozen January. There were still some waves of chilly air and periodic snow, but residents of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh did not have to shovel as much snow or spend as much on heating costs in February as opposed to January.

    Instead, Arctic air focused on the central United States with blasts of subzero temperatures across the northern Plains and even periodic intrusions of cold air as far south as Texas. Snow and ice accompanied one of these Texas cold blasts in early February causing widespread power outages and significant travel delays statewide, although it was not nearly as extreme as the winter weather that hit the state in February 2021.

    February even brought the return of rain and high-elevation snow to Southern California, although it was far from putting a dent in the state’s long-term drought.

    AccuWeather’s team of long-range forecasters, led by Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, has provided an update to the spring outlook after the initial forecast was released on Groundhog Day.

    See the Full Report on AccuWeather.com >>

    About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com

    AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of billions of dollars in property damage. With global headquarters in State College, PA and other offices around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily to help them plan their lives and get more out of their day through digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile, as well as radio, television, newspapers, and the national 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites.

  • Los Angeles set to receive first measurable rainfall in weeks

    Los Angeles set to receive first measurable rainfall in weeks

    According to the United States Drought Monitor, more than 60% of the West is experiencing severe drought conditions. Following a December with abundant precipitation, rain and mountain snow have been lacking since then.

    AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 3, 2022 – Well-above-normal temperatures and very dry conditions have been the dominant form of weather for residents of California and much of the Southwest through the start of 2022. However, AccuWeather forecasters expect big changes in the forecast to occur by the weekend.

    March began much like January and February in the Southwest as no rain fell and record highs were even broken in several locations on Tuesday. This includes Southern California cities such as Anaheim and Palm Springs which hit a toasty 90 and 93 degrees respectively.

    More of the same played out on Wednesday, but forecasters are predicting a significant flip in the weather pattern for late in the week.

    “Something those across the Southwest have not seen often is on its way this week: rain,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Jessica Storm.

    According to the United States Drought Monitor, more than 60% of the West is experiencing severe drought conditions. Following a December with abundant precipitation, rain and mountain snow have been lacking since then.

    Los Angeles set to receive first measurable rainfall in weeks (Full Story) >>

    About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com

    AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of billions of dollars in property damage. With global headquarters in State College, PA and other offices around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily to help them plan their lives and get more out of their day through digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile, as well as radio, television, newspapers, and the national 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites.

  • Snow in LA? Closer look reveals icy aftermath of Southern California storms

    Just two days after near-record heat across Los Angeles, thunderstorms rattled the city with ice and snow piling up in some nearby communities.

    AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 18, 2022 – Nearly a month had passed without a single raindrop falling on Los Angeles, but that rainless streak came to an end on Tuesday afternoon in grand fashion when thunderstorms rumbled over Southern California.


    A sidewalk and part of a road in Los Angeles County were covered in hail on Tuesday evening. (Twitter/ Emily Velasco)

    Residents were sent scrambling for cover when the rain hit, occurring just two days after an unseasonable warm spell sent temperatures into the 80s F. Only 0.06 of an inch of rain was measured in downtown Los Angeles, the first measurable rain since Jan. 17, but a much different story unfolded in neighboring Pasadena, which is just about 10 miles northeast of L.A.

    Hailstones piled up on roads and yards across Pasadena late Tuesday afternoon with claps of thunder and flashes of lightning shocking residents. Some were so stunned by the white hailstones that they misinterpreted the hail as snow.

    Snow in LA? Closer look reveals icy aftermath of Southern California storms (Full Story) >>

     

    About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com

    AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of billions of dollars in property damage. With global headquarters in State College, PA and other offices around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily to help them plan their lives and get more out of their day through digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile, as well as radio, television, newspapers, and the national 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000

    While some residents watched in awe, others remained optimistic about the hail that was pelting Pasadena.

    “Well, at least I don’t have to make ice,” one person remarked while watching hailstones hammer a nearby rooftop.

  • Upcoming full weekend closure of Quebec Street under I-70

    Upcoming full weekend closure of Quebec Street under I-70

    The eastbound I-70 off-ramp to Quebec will also be closed as part of this work

    DENVER — As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Central 70 Project, Quebec Street under Interstate 70 and the eastbound I-70 off-ramp to Quebec Street will close from 10 p.m., Friday, March 26, to 5 a.m, Monday, March 29. This closure is necessary so crews can remove the top layer of asphalt and repave the roadway. 

    TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

    • Full closure of Quebec Street under I-70 and the eastbound I-70 off-ramp to Quebec Street  – 10 p.m., Friday, March 26, to 5 a.m., Monday, March 29 
      • Motorists traveling northbound will use the Quebec Street on-ramp to eastbound I-70, exit at Central Park Boulevard, travel north to the Central Park Boulevard on-ramp, and exit at the westbound I-70 off-ramp to Quebec Street
      • Motorists traveling southbound on Quebec Street will take the Quebec Street on-ramp to Stapleton North Drive, turn left on Holly Street, turn left to Smith Road and exit at Quebec Street

    This work is weather-dependent and subject to change. 

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  • CPW urges parks, camping customers to exercise extreme caution ahead of major storm

    CPW urges parks, camping customers to exercise extreme caution ahead of major storm

    DENVER – In response to the Winter Storm Warning and anticipated heavy snow conditions over the Front Range this weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks Coloradans and out of state travelers with recreation plans to exercise extreme caution and/or consider rescheduling weekend camping reservations or planned park excursions. 

    It is very likely that the storm will create significant impacts to travel and a high likelihood that some CPW offices and state parks may need to be closed at times until the storm passes.

    At Golden Gate Canyon State Park, manager Todd Farrow said the park is planning for three-plus feet of snow over the weekend. It reminded him of the 2003 blizzard when they had to evacuate campers and visitors from the park.

    “Obviously the safety of our visitors is our No. 1 concern, so with that in mind we are happy to offer any refunds if people feel they are ill-prepared or don’t have the equipment necessary to weather out the storm,” Farrow said. “If we get as much snow as we are expecting, we may not have parking lots for people to park in if they come up. If you do, please only park in designated areas so emergency vehicles are not blocked from accessing other areas if they are needed.” 

    “In that 2003 blizzard, everyone wanted to come up and snowshoe because we got seven feet of snow in three days, but we didn’t have any place for them to park. People started parking on the road and it hindered our operations when we had to get people out by snowmobile.”

    For those with camping reservations or other recreation plans in the Front Range this weekend, CPW suggests that you consider rescheduling your visit for a later date. Forecasted snow totals may mean road closures, whiteout conditions, or the potential for being stranded at, or on the way to, your destination.

    Because of the predicted magnitude of this storm, CPW is waiving all cancelation and change fees for the affected areas. 

    For camping customers that may already be onsite at affected state parks, please consider ending your stay early and requesting a refund of any remaining days on your reservation. If you are unable to do so, you must plan to shelter in place until the storm ends and the park property and surrounding roads are safe and passable. 

    “We encourage those that are planning to travel to or through the Front Range this weekend to instead stay home, stay safe, and know that our parks and trails will be waiting for you to explore once the storm passes and conditions are safer,” said Farrow. 

    Impacts from this weekend’s storms may have residual impacts on other upcoming park plans, such as the opening of boat ramps, ANS inspection stations/hours, etc. To stay informed, follow CPW’s social media accounts or visit cpw.state.co.us.

     

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  • Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    DENVER – Today, Governor Polis provided an update on steps Colorado is taking to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. Governor Polis was joined by Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation; John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT; and Chief Matthew Packard, Colorado State Patrol. 

     “Please, do the right thing this weekend and keep yourself and others safe by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary, especially during the peak of this storm. It’s critical that we let our state’s snow crews do their work to keep roads clear for our emergency and essential workers,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

     Governor Polis today authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist with search and rescue requests through the State Emergency Operations Center from 12:00 p.m. on Friday – 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 

     “If you can stay safe in your home or in another location, especially during the peak of this storm, our crews will have a greater ability to do their jobs, keep essential travel possible as much as possible, and return our state roadways to a safe and clear condition,” said Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation.

     “This storm forecast is different from the typical high country- mountain passes that typically see 2-3 foot totals. Instead of directing our resources to those passes as we usually do, we have  shifted some resources throughout the state so that extra crews and equipment will work the highways and interstates that see the worst of the storm,” said John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT.

     “We ask that you do everything you can to stay home and stay off the roads. However, if you must drive, be cognizant of the changing conditions and take a slow, cautious approach,” stated Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “The Colorado State Patrol is adjusting schedules to optimize our staffing levels in areas anticipated to be most impacted by the storm. If you need help in an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and be prepared to shelter in your vehicle as first responders may have longer than usual travel times to your location.”  

     For more winter travel information, we have comprehensive resources at: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving 

     View today’s press conference. 

     

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  • Some community testing sites closed this weekend due to Winter Weather Advisory

    Some community testing sites closed this weekend due to Winter Weather Advisory

    REMOTE, Colo. (March 12, 2021): Multiple state-managed and partnered community testing sites will be closed this weekend due to intensifying winter weather advisories in effect across Colorado, in part to limit the number of people driving in hazardous conditions.

     

    Here is a list of closures and delays: 

     

     

     

    Closed: Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14

    • Del Mar – Aurora Center for Active Adults (30 West Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011)
    • Centennial Center Park (13050 E Peakview Ave , Centennial, CO 80111)
    • Lone Tree – Canvas Credit Union (10000 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124)
    • Water World – Federal Heights 8801N. Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260)
    • Westminster – Fat Cats (10685 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020)
    • Bennett Community Center (1100 W Colfax Ave, Bennett, CO 80102)
    • Mountain Range High School (12500 Huron Street Westminster, CO 80234)
    • Ethiopian Evangelical Church (445 South Lansing Street Aurora, CO 80012)
    • Stutler Bowl Stadium (9300 East Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111)
    • Abraham Lincoln High School (2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219)
    • Northeast Colorado Health Department (228 West Railroad Ave Fort Morgan, CO)

    Closed: Monday, March 15 

     

    • Del Mar – Aurora Center for Active Adults (30 West Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011) 

     

    Delayed start: Monday, March 15

    • Lone Tree – Canvas Credit Union (10000 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124), Open noon – 4 p.m.
    • Abraham Lincoln High School (2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219), Open 2:30- 5 p.m.
    • All City Stadium South (1495 S Race Street, Denver, CO 80210), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Aurora Public Schools (15771 E 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80011), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Echo Park Stadium (11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd, Parker, CO 80134), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • George Washington High School (655 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO 80224), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Instructional Support Facility (5416 S. Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Littleton Park and Walk (190 E. Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80121), Open 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
    • North High School (3125 Eliot Street, Denver, CO 80211), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Red Rocks Community College (5444 Miller Street, Arvada, CO 80002), Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • SOAR Academy (4107 S. Federal Blvd, Englewood, CO 80110), Open 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Westminster High School (6933 Raleigh St, Westminster, CO 80030), Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

     

    Some local public health agencies may choose to make alternative arrangements. Please check with your local public health department for available options. 

    There are numerous state-sponsored community testing sites across the state, as well as dozens of locations offered by private providers. They are free, convenient, and do not require a doctor’s note, identification, or insurance. The state’s website has a list of locations. 

    While testing is an important tool in the COVID-19 response, the state cautions that a negative test doesn’t mean it’s OK to meet in large gatherings or bypass other public health orders, like wearing a mask. All Coloradans need to mask up, physically distance, limit gatherings, and stay home while sick.

    In addition, as winter weather and hazardous driving predictions for this weekend intensify, the state has urged vaccine providers to send a message to individuals scheduled for vaccine appointments Friday night through Sunday a message letting them know when and how they will be notified if their appointment gets canceled if necessary, as well as details about how to reschedule those appointments. We’ve asked vaccine providers to notify individuals by Friday if their appointments on Saturday and Sunday are canceled.

    Our top priority is ensuring everyone stays safe. Individuals who have scheduled an appointment but cannot make it due to adverse weather should call their provider with as much advance notice as possible to reschedule. We also are requiring providers to accommodate those requests and reschedule appointments so they can occur as soon as possible. 

    For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, please call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926). The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.

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  • Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    DENVER – Today, Governor Polis provided an update on steps Colorado is taking to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. Governor Polis was joined by Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation; John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT; and Chief Matthew Packard, Colorado State Patrol. 

     “Please, do the right thing this weekend and keep yourself and others safe by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary, especially during the peak of this storm. It’s critical that we let our state’s snow crews do their work to keep roads clear for our emergency and essential workers,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

     Governor Polis today authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist with search and rescue requests through the State Emergency Operations Center from 12:00 p.m. on Friday – 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 

     “If you can stay safe in your home or in another location, especially during the peak of this storm, our crews will have a greater ability to do their jobs, keep essential travel possible as much as possible, and return our state roadways to a safe and clear condition,” said Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation.

     “This storm forecast is different from the typical high country- mountain passes that typically see 2-3 foot totals. Instead of directing our resources to those passes as we usually do, we have  shifted some resources throughout the state so that extra crews and equipment will work the highways and interstates that see the worst of the storm,” said John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT.

     “We ask that you do everything you can to stay home and stay off the roads. However, if you must drive, be cognizant of the changing conditions and take a slow, cautious approach,” stated Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “The Colorado State Patrol is adjusting schedules to optimize our staffing levels in areas anticipated to be most impacted by the storm. If you need help in an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and be prepared to shelter in your vehicle as first responders may have longer than usual travel times to your location.”  

     For more winter travel information, we have comprehensive resources at: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving 

     View today’s press conference. 

     

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