Getting slick at the tunnels now. Expect mainly light snow to continue over the next few hours, and pass-level roads in the high country will probably be icy tonight.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Getting slick at the tunnels now. Expect mainly light snow to continue over the next few hours, and pass-level roads in the high country will probably be icy tonight.
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The San Juan River already appears well over its banks in downtown Pagosa Springs, with the river forecast to rise another 5-6 feet later tonight.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM
The San Juan River already appears well over its banks in downtown Pagosa Springs, with the river forecast to rise another 5-6 feet later tonight.
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November's usually a pretty dry month in Denver (0.64" monthly average precip). A lot of west/south metro saw basically half (or more) of that in the last 24 hours.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
November's usually a pretty dry month in Denver (0.64" monthly average precip). A lot of west/south metro saw basically half (or more) of that in the last 24 hours.
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Few more photos of the edge of the fog Friday morning in Boulder #COwx #boulderwx
October 31, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Few more photos of the edge of the fog Friday morning in Boulder #COwx #boulderwx
Statewide snowpack looks very El Niño-y so far, with southern Colorado faring far better than north. And more snow on the way for central/southern Colorado tomorrow night.
San Juans: Highest Nov. 3 snowpack since 2005.
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San Juans: Highest Nov. 3 snowpack since 2005.
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November 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Statewide snowpack looks very El Niño-y so far, with southern Colorado faring far better than north. And more snow on the way for central/southern Colorado tomorrow night.
San Juans: Highest Nov. 3 snowpack since 2005.
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San Juans: Highest Nov. 3 snowpack since 2005.
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The Animas River south of Durango crested at its highest all-time recorded level, cresting at nearly 13 feet.
Previous record = 11.4 feet.
Animas River *in* Durango proper is in minor flood stage.
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Previous record = 11.4 feet.
Animas River *in* Durango proper is in minor flood stage.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
The Animas River south of Durango crested at its highest all-time recorded level, cresting at nearly 13 feet.
Previous record = 11.4 feet.
Animas River *in* Durango proper is in minor flood stage.
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Previous record = 11.4 feet.
Animas River *in* Durango proper is in minor flood stage.
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The Animas River at Durango had its highest crest in nearly 100 years this morning.
8.95' is the 3rd-highest crest on record, and highest overall since June 1927.
To repeat: What we're seeing in SW Colorado is an extreme event.
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8.95' is the 3rd-highest crest on record, and highest overall since June 1927.
To repeat: What we're seeing in SW Colorado is an extreme event.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The Animas River at Durango had its highest crest in nearly 100 years this morning.
8.95' is the 3rd-highest crest on record, and highest overall since June 1927.
To repeat: What we're seeing in SW Colorado is an extreme event.
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8.95' is the 3rd-highest crest on record, and highest overall since June 1927.
To repeat: What we're seeing in SW Colorado is an extreme event.
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10:11a: Is that hail in the NW metro?! Steady, heavy rain along the front moving through Denver right now, expect on/off rain through 4-5p.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
10:11a: Is that hail in the NW metro?! Steady, heavy rain along the front moving through Denver right now, expect on/off rain through 4-5p.
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Oh boy. San Juan River in Pagosa Springs is already at a higher level than last month's flood, with a projected peak of 22.11 feet.
That's over *4 feet* higher than the highest crest on record (October 1911).
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That's over *4 feet* higher than the highest crest on record (October 1911).
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November 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Oh boy. San Juan River in Pagosa Springs is already at a higher level than last month's flood, with a projected peak of 22.11 feet.
That's over *4 feet* higher than the highest crest on record (October 1911).
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That's over *4 feet* higher than the highest crest on record (October 1911).
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Elsewhere: Heavier mountain snow down to and below pass level tonight and tomorrow morning. Expect slick pass travel, especially around dawn tomorrow. '
Winter Weather Advisories up for most of the high country.
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Winter Weather Advisories up for most of the high country.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Elsewhere: Heavier mountain snow down to and below pass level tonight and tomorrow morning. Expect slick pass travel, especially around dawn tomorrow. '
Winter Weather Advisories up for most of the high country.
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Winter Weather Advisories up for most of the high country.
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Extremely concerning: the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs is now forecast to rise to nearly 20 feet tomorrow morning.
That would be the highest level ever recorded there, and by nearly two feet. Considerably higher than last week’s flood, also.
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That would be the highest level ever recorded there, and by nearly two feet. Considerably higher than last week’s flood, also.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Extremely concerning: the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs is now forecast to rise to nearly 20 feet tomorrow morning.
That would be the highest level ever recorded there, and by nearly two feet. Considerably higher than last week’s flood, also.
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That would be the highest level ever recorded there, and by nearly two feet. Considerably higher than last week’s flood, also.
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Radar this morning shows a deep pipeline of Pacific moisture heading towards the San Juans. This'll bring heavy rain there today and tonight, with significant rain (2-3"+) likely through the day and night.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Radar this morning shows a deep pipeline of Pacific moisture heading towards the San Juans. This'll bring heavy rain there today and tonight, with significant rain (2-3"+) likely through the day and night.
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The Sunday-Monday flood threat for the San Juans is very serious, and potentially worse than what we saw last week.
Please take this seriously if you’re in the area.
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Please take this seriously if you’re in the area.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The Sunday-Monday flood threat for the San Juans is very serious, and potentially worse than what we saw last week.
Please take this seriously if you’re in the area.
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Please take this seriously if you’re in the area.
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All La Plata County, CO road closures have been lifted. However, roads may still be dangerous or even damaged. Residents are strongly urged to stay home and avoid all nonessential travel. #COwx
November 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
All La Plata County, CO road closures have been lifted. However, roads may still be dangerous or even damaged. Residents are strongly urged to stay home and avoid all nonessential travel. #COwx
Also: models (esp high res) getting more bullish on Denver area rain/snow chances after dark tomorrow night.
Best shot will be on the south and west sides of town between 6p-midnight tomorrow. Snow level around 6500-7000’.
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Best shot will be on the south and west sides of town between 6p-midnight tomorrow. Snow level around 6500-7000’.
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Don't sleep on tomorrow night's snow for our central/southern mountains. It'll snow heavily for a few hours, and snow levels will be low. Monarch/McClure Passes will be rough gos after dark tomorrow night.
Elks/Sawatch/Wet Mountains may get 6"+ in spots. And it'll all come in 6-8 hours.
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Elks/Sawatch/Wet Mountains may get 6"+ in spots. And it'll all come in 6-8 hours.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Also: models (esp high res) getting more bullish on Denver area rain/snow chances after dark tomorrow night.
Best shot will be on the south and west sides of town between 6p-midnight tomorrow. Snow level around 6500-7000’.
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Best shot will be on the south and west sides of town between 6p-midnight tomorrow. Snow level around 6500-7000’.
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