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.

Morning fog clears to sun and a fast warmup to near 73°F. Red Flag Warning and gusty, dry winds expected this afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern Colorado mountains; up to 10 inches are possible and CDOT warns drivers to prepare for chain laws.