Warm and breezy today with spotty afternoon storms and gusty winds. Fire Weather Watch for parts of the eastern plains on Sunday.

After a scorching spring and record-low snowpack, Grand Valley water managers warned officials could face shortages this summer and urged immediate, voluntary conservation.

Two Buttes Reservoir in southeast Colorado has gone dry, forcing state wildlife managers to rescind a fish-salvage order and spotlighting record-low snowpack. The empty basin is a stark sign of drought in the plains.

Denver will warm into the low 70s Thursday with a late‑day chance of light showers. Expect brief gusts and small rain totals.

Golden will start Stage 1 drought limits May 1, curbing lawn watering and vehicle washing as officials cite record-low mountain snowpack. The city warns fines and service shutoffs could follow repeat violations.

Brighton’s City Council unanimously moved the city into Stage 1 drought, imposing two‑day watering limits, address‑based schedules and escalating penalties for repeat violators.

Mild Wednesday turns breezy with gusts and a slight chance of late-day showers. Avoid open burning and secure loose outdoor items.

Clear Tuesday morning warms into the low 70s with a slight late‑day shower chance and elevated fire weather expected Wednesday afternoon.

Sunny and mild Monday (high near 68°F). Showers move in Tuesday and the NWS flags an elevated fire-weather threat Wednesday.

Clear morning, sunny day with highs near 67°F. Watch gusty, dry conditions midweek that could raise fire danger.

Vail Mountain will end lift operations on April 8, 2026 — 11 days earlier than planned — after warm temperatures and a record‑low snowpack forced an early shutdown.

Clear skies and a warm Saturday with a high near 62°F. Watch breezy plains and a possible midweek spike in fire danger.

A Red Flag Warning and gusty west‑northwest winds hit Denver Friday; avoid open burning and secure loose items.