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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2 Killed in Small Plane Crash Into Reservoir
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Investigation into the cause is underway but there were extreme high winds yesterday.
Update: Investigators have determined that a student pilot failed to perform instructions on a stall recovery exercise. I think high winds may still have been a factor here because instructors normally will take over if the student doesn't perform the maneuver succesfully.
Investigation into the cause is underway but there were extreme high winds yesterday.
Update: Investigators have determined that a student pilot failed to perform instructions on a stall recovery exercise. I think high winds may still have been a factor here because instructors normally will take over if the student doesn't perform the maneuver succesfully.
2 Injured In-Flight by Severe Turbulence Over Pueblo, Emergency Landing At DIA
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This is an extremely rare occurrence in Colorado. The only prior occurrence of injuries in-flight by turbulenece on a commercial jet was in 1975, when a flight taking off from Stapleton Airport was slammed to the ground by a microburst.
This is an extremely rare occurrence in Colorado. The only prior occurrence of injuries in-flight by turbulenece on a commercial jet was in 1975, when a flight taking off from Stapleton Airport was slammed to the ground by a microburst.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
Target Shooters Started Rabbit Mountain Fire in Boulder County
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There have been no storms with lightning during the recent rash of wildfires, so they have to be human-caused.
There have been no storms with lightning during the recent rash of wildfires, so they have to be human-caused.
Blizzard Hits Foothills, C-470 Closed After Accidents and Spin-Outs
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The sudden blast of cold air caused icy conditions on Denver metro roads. 5" of snow in Morrison.
The sudden blast of cold air caused icy conditions on Denver metro roads. 5" of snow in Morrison.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
High Winds Knock Trees Down Onto Cars, House in Fort Collins
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Story also contains interview wwith a man injured after being blown off a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Story also contains interview wwith a man injured after being blown off a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Small Brush Fire Put Out in Aurora
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Snowing this morning. Will put a damper on the recent rash of wildfires.
Snowing this morning. Will put a damper on the recent rash of wildfires.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Prarie Dogs Found More Abundant Than Previously Thought
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Plague, introduced by humans, has reduced prarie dog populations of the 1800's by 98%.
Plague, introduced by humans, has reduced prarie dog populations of the 1800's by 98%.
The Long Drought Is Over in California
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Reservoirs are full to overflowing, the ground is fully saturated and snowpack in the mountains is at near-record levels. If the La Nina weather pattern continues through the spring months, ground water levels may rise dramatically, and eventually pressurize the San Andreas fault, leading to the "Big One".
Reservoirs are full to overflowing, the ground is fully saturated and snowpack in the mountains is at near-record levels. If the La Nina weather pattern continues through the spring months, ground water levels may rise dramatically, and eventually pressurize the San Andreas fault, leading to the "Big One".
Winds Whip Wildfire in Boulder County
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The chinooks were howling last night. Boulder usually gets the worst of it along the Front Range.
The chinooks were howling last night. Boulder usually gets the worst of it along the Front Range.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Firefighters Save Homes from Wildfire in Highlands Ranch
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Warm, dry conditions to end later this week.
Warm, dry conditions to end later this week.
Arsonist Strikes Again on Green Mountain Wildfire?
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The 7th wildfire started near the top of Green Mountain since October. An extremely remote chance that these were caused by windborne sparks, more likely an arsonist at work here. What are the odds of having 7 wildfires in 3 months in the same place? Near zero.
Update - Fire officials agree. 2 fires were started, one at 1:30AM , the other at 6AM.
The 7th wildfire started near the top of Green Mountain since October. An extremely remote chance that these were caused by windborne sparks, more likely an arsonist at work here. What are the odds of having 7 wildfires in 3 months in the same place? Near zero.
Update - Fire officials agree. 2 fires were started, one at 1:30AM , the other at 6AM.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
NASA Testing Feasibility of Satellite to Measure Depth and Moisture Content of Snowpack
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Automation continues to replace humans.
Automation continues to replace humans.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
Rough Day for 3 Snowboarders at Maroon Bells, Avalanche Followed by Moose Attacks
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The trio was caught in an avalanche, one rider suffered broken ribs and bruises after being pushed into a tree. The injured snowboarder was place on his snow board and pushed to a trailhead by the other two. One went to get help and a moose attacked the other 2 several times.
The trio was caught in an avalanche, one rider suffered broken ribs and bruises after being pushed into a tree. The injured snowboarder was place on his snow board and pushed to a trailhead by the other two. One went to get help and a moose attacked the other 2 several times.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Sinkhole Closes Road in Avon
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It appears to be a naturally caused sinkhole but investigations are ongoing. If it is natural, this is a very rare event for Colorado.
It appears to be a naturally caused sinkhole but investigations are ongoing. If it is natural, this is a very rare event for Colorado.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Strong Winds Piling Up Tumbleweeds
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There was an incident in Pueblo a few years ago where a neighborhood became buried 6 feet deep in tumbleweeds.
There was an incident in Pueblo a few years ago where a neighborhood became buried 6 feet deep in tumbleweeds.
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Moose Struck, Killed in Nederland
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No info on what happened to car or the driver but if the moose was killed, there had to be serious damage to the car.
No info on what happened to car or the driver but if the moose was killed, there had to be serious damage to the car.
Record High Temps Across Colorado
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Chinook winds bring 80 degrees to Denver. Sets new record for month of February. Snow on the way.
Chinook winds bring 80 degrees to Denver. Sets new record for month of February. Snow on the way.
High Winds Topple Large Trees, Power Lines in Boulder
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Houses and cars damaged, downed power lines spark wildfires.
Houses and cars damaged, downed power lines spark wildfires.
2 Wildfires in Boulder County Force Evacuations, 13 Structures Destroyed
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Record temps and dry, windy conditions spread flames in a hurry.
Record temps and dry, windy conditions spread flames in a hurry.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Brush Fire At 285 and Turkey Creek Rd Forces Evacuations
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Warm, dry weather seems to encourage smokers to flip their lit butts out the window.
Warm, dry weather seems to encourage smokers to flip their lit butts out the window.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
Moose Causing Problems at Steamboat Ski Area to Be Relocated
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People are causing the problem, not the moose.
People are causing the problem, not the moose.
More Puppies Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Ponds
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I hope people are being charged for the rescue services. Keeping dogs on a leash would prevent this from happening.
I hope people are being charged for the rescue services. Keeping dogs on a leash would prevent this from happening.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Decks Collapse Under Weight of Snow in Silverthorne
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155 inches of snow so far this season.
155 inches of snow so far this season.
Ice Storm Continues for 2nd Day, 2 Multi-Car Pileups in Parker
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18 cars in one and 5 cars in the other. A few people sustained minor injuires.
18 cars in one and 5 cars in the other. A few people sustained minor injuires.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Ice Storm Causing Multiple Accidents
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Conditions are so slick that drivers are losing control of their cars even if standing still.
Conditions are so slick that drivers are losing control of their cars even if standing still.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
More Than 600 People Killed in Colorado Roadway Crashes in 2016
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The chances of being killed in an automobile accident are about 100X higher than the chance of being killed by a natural hazard. Avalanches are the natural hazard that has killed the most people in Colorado, with 239 deaths in the 60 year period from 1950-2010. All the details can be found here.
The chances of being killed in an automobile accident are about 100X higher than the chance of being killed by a natural hazard. Avalanches are the natural hazard that has killed the most people in Colorado, with 239 deaths in the 60 year period from 1950-2010. All the details can be found here.
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