Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Hail "Whiteout" and Heavy Rainfall Cause Street Flooding in Westminster
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Undoubetedly there was heavy rain and hail throughout the metro area last night. The downpour at my house was the heaviest I have seen in many years. 1.5 inches in less than an hour.
Undoubetedly there was heavy rain and hail throughout the metro area last night. The downpour at my house was the heaviest I have seen in many years. 1.5 inches in less than an hour.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Deluge Spills Waterfalls Onto Red Mountain Pass Highway
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This treacherous section of Red Mountain Pass has been the scene of massive rockslides and avalanches.
This treacherous section of Red Mountain Pass has been the scene of massive rockslides and avalanches.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Over 300 Reindeer Killed by Lightning Strike in Norway
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Very unusual. It's a little hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the kill zone is about the size of a football field. It is tundra with bedrock exposed, so the bolt must have been transmitted through the rock surface - I don't think the air blast could have killed all these animals. There are no obvious signs of electrical burns but the photo isn't sharp enough to tell. It makes me wonder why this doesn't happen to mountain goats in Colorado, who live in similar terrain with lots of lightning. Could it be that the caribou had anxiety-induced heart attacks from the loud boom?
Very unusual. It's a little hard to tell from the photo, but it looks like the kill zone is about the size of a football field. It is tundra with bedrock exposed, so the bolt must have been transmitted through the rock surface - I don't think the air blast could have killed all these animals. There are no obvious signs of electrical burns but the photo isn't sharp enough to tell. It makes me wonder why this doesn't happen to mountain goats in Colorado, who live in similar terrain with lots of lightning. Could it be that the caribou had anxiety-induced heart attacks from the loud boom?
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
The 10 Commandments of Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
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This is a good one.
Thou shall not take selfies with an elk no matter how long your selfie stick is.
This is a good one.
Thou shall not take selfies with an elk no matter how long your selfie stick is.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Winter Park Ski Train Returns in January
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Good news for those that wish to escape the I-70 gridlock.
Good news for those that wish to escape the I-70 gridlock.
3.9 Quake South of Trinidad
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This one might not be waste disposal well-related. Most of those are west of Trinidad.
This one might not be waste disposal well-related. Most of those are west of Trinidad.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
1 Dead, 3 Injured After SUV Goes Off Highway and Hits Tree Near Norwood
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There has been hevay rain in the area and Norwood Canyon collects a lot of runoff.
There has been hevay rain in the area and Norwood Canyon collects a lot of runoff.
Another Mudslide on Hwy 145 Near Telluride
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There is a long history of mudlsides at this location near Sawpit.
There is a long history of mudlsides at this location near Sawpit.
Weld County 7 Sick With West Nile, 4 With Zika
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The Zika virus was contracted out-of-state.
The Zika virus was contracted out-of-state.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Boulder Falls on Prospector on Mount Antero
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A boulder fell on Justin Morrison while digging for gold on Mount Antero breaking his hip. It took Chaffee County Search and Rescue several hours to free the man and medical flight for emergency surgery.
A boulder fell on Justin Morrison while digging for gold on Mount Antero breaking his hip. It took Chaffee County Search and Rescue several hours to free the man and medical flight for emergency surgery.
Late July Hailstorm in Colorado Springs Has 80,000 Claims Totaling $352 Million
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2nd costliest disaster in Colorado Springs history after Waldo Canyon fire. 4th costliest hail storm in Colorado history.
2nd costliest disaster in Colorado Springs history after Waldo Canyon fire. 4th costliest hail storm in Colorado history.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
68 Year-Old Illinois Man Hit by SUV After Elk Collision on I-70 Near Glenwood Springs
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About once a year, a story is reported of a senior citizen that hits a deer or elk at night, who then get out of their vehiccle to inspect the downed animal and are run over by another vehicle. Very tragic.
About once a year, a story is reported of a senior citizen that hits a deer or elk at night, who then get out of their vehiccle to inspect the downed animal and are run over by another vehicle. Very tragic.
45 Year-Old Arvada Man Killed by Lightning Near Red Feather Lakes
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That was a wicked storm Friday night. High winds, lightning, hail and intense rainfall.
That was a wicked storm Friday night. High winds, lightning, hail and intense rainfall.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
New Record for Vehicle Traffic in Eisenhower Tunnel in July
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1.3 million vehicles. More visitors and more people moving to Colorado.
1.3 million vehicles. More visitors and more people moving to Colorado.
Friday, August 19, 2016
Lightning Strike Fries Transformer, Power Out in Morrison Area
No news, I only know because my power was out and IREA said a transformer had been hit.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Remains Found Could Be Missing Backcountry Skier
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42 year-old man went missing in January. The remains were found at the base of an avalanche area near Berthoud Falls.
42 year-old man went missing in January. The remains were found at the base of an avalanche area near Berthoud Falls.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
West Nile Virus Increases in Mosquito Population in Tri-County Area
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The Fort Collins-Greeley-Loveland triangle is seeing a record number of mosquitoes with West Nile this year. The number of human cases is tracking well behind 2014 and 2015 at this point.
The Fort Collins-Greeley-Loveland triangle is seeing a record number of mosquitoes with West Nile this year. The number of human cases is tracking well behind 2014 and 2015 at this point.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Manitou Incline to Get Erosion Repairs
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2,000 climbers per day plus t-storms = plenty of erosion.
2,000 climbers per day plus t-storms = plenty of erosion.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Grand Teton Hot Springs
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2 guys from Alabama burn down the forest around Nedeland, now someone from the south infects a popular hot spring - what next?
2 guys from Alabama burn down the forest around Nedeland, now someone from the south infects a popular hot spring - what next?
Colorado Woman Struck By Lightning Faces Large Medical Bills
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Swedish would not accept their insurance. We have had a few encounters with Swedish which I would characterize as not good. Go to Saint Joe's.
Swedish would not accept their insurance. We have had a few encounters with Swedish which I would characterize as not good. Go to Saint Joe's.
Solar Flare Almost Started Nuclear War in 1967
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Another time scientists saved us from the military.
Another time scientists saved us from the military.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Monday, August 8, 2016
Beaver Creek Fire Marches On, Now At 35,000 Acres
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Larger than the 31,000 acre Mt Zirkel Complex fire in 2002, the Beaver Creek fire may make it to the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Larger than the 31,000 acre Mt Zirkel Complex fire in 2002, the Beaver Creek fire may make it to the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
First Equine Case of West Nile Reported in Weld County
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August is usually the month that has the most West Nile cases.
August is usually the month that has the most West Nile cases.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Friday, August 5, 2016
Hwy 9 Wildlife Crossings Reduce Collisions by 90%
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These land bridges over the highway are proving to be very effective.
These land bridges over the highway are proving to be very effective.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
What To Do If Your Dog is Bit By a Rattlesnake
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A local vet in Larimer County says 100 dogs are bitten each summer just in the Fort Collins area! This article doesn't mention the training programs that expose dogs to rattlesnakes and teach them to back off.
A local vet in Larimer County says 100 dogs are bitten each summer just in the Fort Collins area! This article doesn't mention the training programs that expose dogs to rattlesnakes and teach them to back off.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Firefighters Save Vacation Home in Middle of Beaver Creek Fire Devastation
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The views will be bleak for a long time going forward.
The views will be bleak for a long time going forward.
Wildfire On South Table Mountain Prompts Evacuation Notices
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Firefighters quickly controlled this fire.
Firefighters quickly controlled this fire.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Estimated 260,000 Climb 14ers in Colorado
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This estimate is only half of estimates made 10 years ago. Seems to rely on Front Range peaks and spending in nearby small towns. Many of the 14ers are located in remote areas with no nearby towns.
This estimate is only half of estimates made 10 years ago. Seems to rely on Front Range peaks and spending in nearby small towns. Many of the 14ers are located in remote areas with no nearby towns.
Monday, August 1, 2016
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged to Buy Rescue Cards
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This is partial insurance. Funds will be used to pay for search and rescue but does not cover medical transport or medical treatment.
Link to CORSAR card purchase terms and conditions.
This is partial insurance. Funds will be used to pay for search and rescue but does not cover medical transport or medical treatment.
Link to CORSAR card purchase terms and conditions.
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