A heavy black plume from the Suncor refinery rose over Commerce City after a Plant 2 shutdown; state inspectors and fenceline monitors are watching air quality.

A Stage 2 burn ban is in effect in Arapahoe County after a fast-moving Deer Trail grass fire; campfires, fireworks and most open burning are prohibited. Exemptions are available online.

Sunny, windy Thursday with a Fire Weather Watch; rain changes to snow and a hard freeze Friday night.

A new statewide methane rule will expand monitoring and require costly gas systems at many landfills, and counties warn residents could face higher trash bills.

Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon; expect gusty winds and a wet commute.

A Red Flag Warning runs 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday with gusty winds and very low humidity. Showers move in Tuesday and temperatures cool into the 60s.

Sunny, warm Sunday with highs near 77°F and a Red Flag Warning noon–8PM for foothills and portions of the plains. Fire Weather Watch Monday; rain likely Tuesday.

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.