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Denver weather: A brief taste of summer before soggy weather returns
DENVER (KDVR) — May ends and June begins with sunnier and warmer temperatures in the Denver weather forecast. Denver will see late-June-like temperatures Sunday with a chance for a stray storm, but soggy weather is back for at least the first half of next week. Denver among top 10 cities people are moving out of: PODS Temperatures overnight Saturday will be somewhat mild with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s across the region. Skies will be mostly clear with dry weather expected. Winds will be light. The first day of June sees temperatures jump into the middle and upper 80s across the state. Winds will increase through the afternoon with gusts up to 20 miles per hour possible from the south. A few isolated showers or storms may form in the high country and roll into the metro area and adjacent plains, but severe weather is unlikely (though stronger storms may form south of the metro). Denver weather: These clouds make it look like it is raining when it is dry June is the second wettest month of the year and the recent wet weather pattern looks to continue through the first week of the month. Showers and thunderstorms will return starting late Monday and continue through Tuesday with gusty winds. The severe weather risk is relatively low, but present, for the eastern plains. One to two inches of rain may fall through Tuesday night with higher totals possible in areas that see thunderstorms or consistent downpours. Temperatures will cool well below normal into the 60s Tuesday and Wednesday before warming back up into next weekend. Rain chances are lower starting Thursday, but spotty pop-ups will remain possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Annual spill of dam in Boulder expected soon
DENVER (KDVR) — After a good amount of rain along the Front Range in May, the Barker Dam in Boulder is expected to spill over in just a few days. Each year, the Barker Dam fills up as spring brings rainfall and melting snow and eventually spills over. 'Before peak stream flows occur at lower elevations, such as in the city of Boulder, mountain reservoirs must first fill and start spilling over,' the City of Boulder said in a press release. Denver weather: Sunny skies over weekend before showers next week With recent rainfall and increased snowmelt and runoff, the city said on Saturday that the Barker Reservoir is expected to spill over within the next week. The city urges residents and visitors to be cautious near the creek during the high flow period, which could last for several weeks. 'To provide a sense of scale, the volume of water that flows through Middle Boulder Creek each spring could fill the reservoir multiple times,' the city said. The spill is a normal occurrence that increases water flow in Boulder Creek. The city said it typically occurs around mid-May to late June, depending on the weather. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife kills grey wolf in Pitkin County after attacks on livestock
DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife killed a gray wolf in Pitkin County following recent attacks on livestock, according to a press release on Friday. CPW said that the wolf was identified as wolf 2405, a member of the Copper Creek Pack. The decision came after reports of chronic depredation, even after livestock producers had utilized all reasonable non-lethal methods to deter the wolves from their animals. Orangutan escapes exhibit after a 'malfunction' at Denver Zoo Between May 17-25, four depredation incidents occurred, which included three by clear and convincing evidence, according to CPW. The agency will monitor the Copper Creek Pack to see whether the lethal removal affects the behavior of the remaining pack members. 'The decision to take lethal management action was very difficult,' said CPW Director Jeff Davis. 'Our wildlife biologists and officers constructed a timeline of recent events that shows the depredation behavior met the conditions for chronic depredation that were defined earlier this year. We have great respect for these animals and take the removal of a wolf very seriously. Removal of problem animals is unfortunate and rare, but consistent with the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan.' Although the removal occurred, CPW said it is still determined to find a balance between supporting the wolves and the livestock producers symbiotically. 'We remain committed to both wolf restoration and to Colorado's livestock producers,' Davis said. 'We have been focused on improving our communication and coordination with the agricultural community. The producers in this area have been working constructively with CPW on deployment of multiple non-lethal conflict mitigation efforts. The intent of this management action is to discourage other pack members from unnaturally shifting to livestock as their primary source of food. This action will help ensure that wolves and packs that are targeting natural prey serve as the foundation for a sustainable population. Most of the wolves in the state are sticking to natural food sources and avoiding livestock conflicts.' Not the first preferred choice when dealing with the wolves, CPW said that the events from the May incidents matched the criteria for chronic depredation in the CPW Wolf-Livestock Conflict Minimization Guide. Chronic depredation is defined as three or more depredation events within a 30-day period. The incidents occurred during times, including: May 17 Injury to one calf May 23 One calf deceased May 24 One calf deceased, one calf injured May 25 One cow injured, one calf injured 18 abandoned rabbits found by dumpster in Golden CPW staff immediately began to investigate whether the incidents met the definition of chronic depredation and came to a conclusion on May 25. Plans were then made with a landowner to remove the wolf as soon as possible. Livestock producers can receive the fair market value of the animal lost in the depredation events if a claim is submitted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Nearly 2,000 commercial vehicles stopped during chain enforcement: CSP
DENVER (KDVR) — Nearly 2,000 commercial motor vehicles were contacted during a 14-week multi-agency chain law enforcement operation, according to the Colorado State Patrol. CSP released details of the operation — which ended earlier this week — on Friday. Chain laws are in effect in Colorado from Sept. 1 through May 31. DHS lists these CO areas as 'sanctuary jurisdictions' Multiple agencies took part in the operation, including the CSP, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, the Idaho Springs Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the Lakewood Police Department, the Parachute Police Department and the Vail Police Department. 'We commend the efforts of all participating agencies who worked together to ensure the safety of our mountain corridors through this enforcement season. Their ongoing partnership and commitment to public safety continue to make a difference on Colorado roadways,' the CSP said in a news release. According to the CSP, the chain law enforcement operation resulted in: 852 passenger vehicle contacts 450 passenger vehicle speeding citations 737 passenger vehicle citations 1,997 commercial vehicle contacts 129 commercial vehicle 'must carry' citations According to the CSP, in Colorado, a commercial vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 16,001 pounds or more must carry four snow chains or 'adequate traction devices' on it from Sept. 1 to May 31 if they are traveling on: Interstate 70 west of milepost 259 (Morrison) Colorado Highway 9 milepost 63 to milepost 97 (Frisco to Fairplay) Route 40 west of milepost 256 (Empire) U.S. Route 50 west of milepost 225 (Salida) U.S. Route 160 west of MP 250 (Morrison) U.S. Route 550 from milepost 0 to 130 (State line south of Durango to Montrose) New barbeque joint opening in place of shuttered AJ's Pit Bar-B-Q Passenger vehicles also must have adequate tires and chains 'when weather conditions warrant,' according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT said it will implement traction law for passenger vehicles during winter storms or 'when conditions require,' noting that it can enforce both vehicle traction and chain laws 'on any state highway.' Motorists who drive with inadequate chains and/or tires when a traction or chain law is in effect can receive a fine in excess of $130, according to CDOT, which said a motorist could also end up being fined more than $650 if they were to block a roadway due to inadequate equipment when the laws are in effect. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Native fish repopulating Colorado River Connectivity Channel faster than anticipated: CPW
DENVER (KDVR) — Aquatic biologists with Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Friday that they are continuing to observe a quicker-than-anticipated increase in native fish in the recently finished Colorado River Connectivity Channel project at Windy Gap Reservoir, near Granby. The aquatic biologists completed the first-ever raft electrofishing survey at the river connectivity channel in early May, according to CPW, which said the researchers estimated nearly 850 brown trout and about 221 rainbow trout more than six inches in length already live within a one-mile reach of the connectivity channel. Section of Loveland's Recreation Trail Loop under construction to reopen June 1 'It was very exciting to see a healthy number of adult trout occupying all of this new habitat,' said Jon Ewert, CPW Hot Sulphur Springs Area Aquatic Biologist, in a statement. 'Especially considering that we have not stocked a single fish into the channel.' The Colorado River Connectivity Project reconnected aquatic habitats that were fragmented by the construction of the Windy Gap Reservoir in 1985. The project was finished in the fall of 2023. CPW biologists also previously observed 'extensive' brown trout spawning activity in the river connectivity channel last fall, along with 'moderate' rainbow trout spawning activity this spring, the agency said. The agency also documented positive signs of native fish repopulating in the river connectivity channel earlier than anticipated last fall, with an aquatic research team finding evidence at that time of native sculpin returning to the upper Colorado River and the river connectivity channel after several decades of absence in nearly 30 miles of their former habitat. CPW said it may take years for the beneficial effects of the river connectivity channel to be 'fully realized,' but that their findings suggest the health of the river could be improving faster than expected. Orangutan escapes exhibit after a 'malfunction' at Denver Zoo 'Seeing such positive results with water flowing through this new river section for just over a year, we anticipate that this fish population will continue to grow,' Ewert said. The new river section is currently closed to public fishing access, according to CPW, which said it expects to open the area to the public after it has had sufficient time to 'fully revegetate,' via 'a couple more' growing seasons. Coloradans who would like to learn more about the Colorado River Connectivity Channel Project can find more information online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
