Chris Bianchi
The Denver Post
Denver, CO, United States
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This Colorado city set a record high and a record low on the same day
Sure, Colorado is pretty well known for its extreme weather. But what one city in southern Colorado saw on Friday might raise some eyebrows, even for Colorado's lofty meteorological standards. → Read More
It could hit 100 degrees in Denver this week. But how often does that happen?
The possibility of 100-degree temperatures this week in Denver raises the question of how often that happens. → Read More
Fourth of July forecast: Storms, flood threat for Front Range
While many fireworks displays are already canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, any remaining outdoor displays across Colorado could be in jeopardy due to slow-moving showers and thunderstorms. → Read More
Colorado weather: Large hail, tornadoes possible along Front Range this afternoon
Today's Front Range thunderstorms could be stronger than usual. → Read More
Was Saturday’s wind storm Colorado’s first-ever derecho?
What appeared to be a fairly typical Colorado afternoon of wind-producing storms Saturday morphed into possibly the most widespread wind-specific thunderstorm event in the state's recorded history. → Read More
Here’s what caused those crazy Denver winds on Saturday
A powerful line of storms blasted through downtown Denver on Saturday afternoon, leading to thousands of power outages across the metro area and wide damage reports. → Read More
Colorado weather: This weekend presents high fire danger
Be wary, campers: this weekend could feature especially high fire danger. → Read More
Denver weather: No May snow this year? That’s actually fairly rare
No snow officially fell in Denver during the month of May this year, making it the first time in over a decade that that was the case. Based on official observations at Denver International Airport, no snow was observed during the entire month for the first time since 2009, also making it only the second time in over 20 years that no Denver snow fell in May. → Read More
This rare cloud showed up over the Front Range Wednesday, but what does it mean?
Altocumulus floccus clouds were visible on Wednesday morning over Boulder, and the National Weather Service office there managed to capture a view of these relatively rare clouds. → Read More
Denver weather: Prepare for a heat wave next week
Fresh off Denver’s rainiest day in nearly a year on Sunday and snow in the nearby foothills, temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s by this weekend and into early next week. → Read More
Sunday was Denver’s rainiest day in nearly a year, putting a significant dent in drought conditions
The Sunday of Memorial Day weekend was a rare dreary, rainy day along the Front Range that helped put a dent in the metro area's drought conditions. → Read More
Colorado Memorial Day weekend weather: Mild start, followed by chance for storms
Many Coloradans look forward to a long Memorial Day weekend outdoors. While some mountain communities still have pandemic restrictions in place, Mother Nature could also get in the way this year. → Read More
Colorado’s first tornado of 2020 was a classic landspout tornado
Landspout tornadoes are common in Colorado due to clashing, small-scale wind boundaries. → Read More
Why are there so many (darn) moths in Colorado?
It's not just you. → Read More
What was with Denver’s stunning sunset on Monday?
Did you catch Monday night's stunning sunset over the Denver area? If you did, it's probably firmly etched into your memory. → Read More
Could a sunnier summer in Denver reduce coronavirus mortality?
A new study from Northwestern University and the Boston Medical Center hypothesizes that increased exposure to vitamin D could reduce coronavirus mortality rates. → Read More
Denver weather: Hottest weather of the year next week
It's hard to believe it snowed in Denver less than a month ago. → Read More
Denver weather: Strong winds, high fire danger Thursday
Strong winds and extremely dry conditions will lead to dangerous fire conditions across the Front Range on Thursday. → Read More
This Colorado city just set a record high — for eight straight days
Sure, it's been hot for most of Colorado lately. But one city in particular has been exceptionally warm. → Read More
Denver’s biggest May snowstorms
It doesn't snow in Denver every May. But when it does, it can pile up -- sometimes to the tune of a foot or more of accumulation. → Read More