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  • 2 weeks ago | 9news.com | Chris Bianchi

    COLORADO, USA — While tornadoes are not unusual in Colorado, the strength of those that hit the state on Sunday stands out. Three of the twisters — two near Bennett, about five to 10 miles southeast of Denver International Airport, and another in the Elkhorn Ranch neighborhood of far northwestern Elbert County — were both classified as EF2. A fourth tornado was classified as EF1.

  • 3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Chris Bianchi

    DENVER — Colorado has seen significant improvement in drought conditions across multiple regions following last week's beneficial rainfall and mountain snow, according to the latest drought monitor update released Thursday. The drought monitor, which is updated every Thursday, shows the benefits of the precipitation received on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

  • 3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Chris Bianchi

    DENVER — As the summer wildfire season approaches, Colorado is facing a potentially severe outlook due to drastically low snowpack levels, the lowest the state has seen since 2018. Current snowpack is less than half of what it should be, placing the state at increased risk for wildfires. Typically, April through mid-May brings consistent snow events that replenish snowpack. This year, however, only one notable snow event occurred during that period.

  • 3 weeks ago | 9news.com | Chris Bianchi

    DENVER — Denver could get its first 90-degree day of 2025 on Monday, with temperatures forecast to reach 87 degrees – just shy of the daily record of 90. If the city hits 90 degrees, it would mark an unusually early start to the summer heat. Denver’s average first 90-degree day is June 10. The earliest on record was April 30, 1992, while the latest was July 21, 1967.

  • 4 weeks ago | 9news.com | Chris Bianchi

    DENVER — Eight years ago today, Colorado was struck by the costliest hailstorm in its history. On May 8, 2017, a severe storm swept through the west side of the Denver metro area and caused an estimated $2.3 billion in damage, earning the distinction of the second costliest hailstorm in U.S. history.

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Chris Bianchi
Chris Bianchi @BianchiWeather
14 May 25

Same https://t.co/NPfH5VCGGt

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@BianchiWeather And 90 pound dog in my lap. https://t.co/i9CCkQ1481

Chris Bianchi
Chris Bianchi @BianchiWeather
14 May 25

64 mph gust in Fort Morgan

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Fort Morgan,CO (FMM) ASOS reports gust of 56 knots (64.4 mph) from NNW @ 2255Z -- KFMM 142255Z AUTO 33043G56KT 2SM FEW055 FEW080 BKN095 A2950 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS VIS 1 1/4V4

Chris Bianchi
Chris Bianchi @BianchiWeather
14 May 25

5p: Storms weakening, just a lot of free water and rumbles of thunder. Rain should clear across most of the Denver area in the next hour or so. #COwx https://t.co/W8ZmV34QH2