One minute you’re climbing the Mesa Trail beneath bright blue skies. The next, dark clouds are building over the Continental Divide and thunder is echoing across the Flatirons. In Boulder, weather can change quickly, making lightning one of the most serious summer hazards for hikers, runners, climbers, and anyone enjoying the outdoors. Colorado experiences hundreds […]

A late-season cold snap is heading into Boulder County, and the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for parts of northeast Colorado and the I-25 corridor. Overnight temperatures could dip near freezing late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, creating the potential for frost damage across the region. (National Weather Service) Even in […]

Boulder County is bracing for a sharp punch of Arctic air, bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the winter so far. After an unusually mild season, this sudden shift is expected to deliver sub-zero wind chills, light snowfall, and several days where temperatures stay below freezing — a combination that can catch people off […]

If you walked outside in Boulder this week and said, “What just happened?” you weren’t alone. After days of warm sunshine, bike shorts, runners on the Creek Path, and people walking around feeling like summer was trying to make a comeback, Boulder suddenly woke up to a sharp, biting chill. The temperature drop was fast, […]

Saturday Night Boulder Snow Update: Totals, Snowpack Conditions & Sunday Forecast As of Saturday night, November 29, 2025, Boulder has wrapped up a light but meaningful early-season snow event. While the city itself only picked up a dusting, the mountains above town — the true drivers of our winter water supply — continue to perform […]

Boulder, Colorado, woke up to a dazzling winter landscape on Saturday morning, blanketed by fresh snow that made the city look like a postcard come to life. With Boulder County measuring up to 5 inches of fresh powder in areas like Allenspark, the snowfall not only brought beauty but also impacted travel, making it a […]

Boulder, Colorado, is no stranger to wild weather swings, but this weekend’s incoming arctic blast might go down in the history books. With wind chills projected to plunge to -56 degrees on Pikes Peak and subzero temperatures expected statewide, residents and visitors alike are bracing for a bone-chilling experience. From Saturday, January 18, through Tuesday, […]

The recent Colorado snowstorm brought an impressive blanket of snow across the state, creating a winter wonderland for residents to explore. Boulder was transformed by nearly 14 inches of fresh powder, and Boulderites eagerly ventured out to enjoy the snow-covered trails, parks, and scenic spots, all set against the stunning view of the Front Range. […]

Boulderites KNOW that only fools and tourists predict Boulder weather. That used to be true. I believe or at least strongly suspect that the extreme weather we’ve been seeing worldwide is the result in most significant part of climate change. Floods, rains, high temps, low temps, snow amounts, glaciers melting, and on and on. Short […]

Boulder, Colorado, nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is a city renowned for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community. When Christmas comes around, the city transforms into a picturesque winter wonderland, with the potential for a magical white Christmas. Let’s delve into what Christmas weather typically looks like in Boulder […]