Four Corners

Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners begin the week mostly dry with sunshine and near-normal temps. Northern mountains may see isolated showers today, with more storms possible Tuesday as a cold front moves in.

About 65% of the Western U.S. is in drought, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell below one-third full. Experts warn the region may face a deeper water crisis without multiple strong snow seasons.

Afternoon storms continue today across Colorado’s high country, with a stronger system later this week bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures across the Four Corners.

Lightning strikes millions of times each year across the U.S., especially in the Mountain West. Learn safety tips to reduce your risk, from sheltering indoors to staying low when storms roll in.

A new study shows severe wildfires in western U.S. forests are accelerating and could triple by mid-century without expanded management strategies.

High pressure keeps skies mostly clear today, but moisture arriving by Thursday will bring cooler, wetter conditions and a flash flood risk near burn scars.

The National Weather Service projects a brief La Niña this fall, with drought persisting across the Four Corners. McPhee Reservoir sits 16.5 feet lower than last year.

Singer-songwriter Tashi T brings a one-time local supergroup to the Sunflower Theatre before leaving Cortez for touring in Europe and recording in LA.

Gov. Polis unveiled ColoradoRiver.com, a new hub for river data, maps, and policy updates, at the Colorado Water Congress in Steamboat Springs.

Above-normal heat continues across the Four Corners, with valley highs near 100 and limited storms. Widespread showers expected by the weekend.