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Colorado Forecast Update: Fourth of July Weekend Brings Heat, Haze, and a Hint of Storms

July 2, 2026 / BoulderCAST Team / 0 Comments

Colorado has been stuck in a dry, windy southwest‑flow pattern all week that has led to more than 130,000 acres of forest and shrubland burning across the state in nearly a dozen large fires. Now, as we head into the holiday weekend, the pattern finally shows some give: winds ease, temperatures climb, and a slow return of low‑level moisture should allow a few storms to sneak back into the Front Range. It’s not a full reset — meaningful rainfall will still be hard to come by for now — but the atmosphere is nudging Colorado toward a more familiar early‑July rhythm just in time for the Fourth. We break down how this evolving setup will shape the weekend’s weather, fire danger, and your outdoor plans.

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July 1, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Colorado Wildfire Status Update: Tuesday June 30, 2026 9AM

June 30, 2026 / BoulderCAST Team / 0 Comments

We provide a brief status update on the largest and most impactful wildfires burning across Colorado as of Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 9AM.

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June 30, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

The last weekend of June didn’t just sizzle — it erupted. As a powerful early‑summer trough carved into the Great Basin, the Southwest lit up with new fires and thick smoke thanks to some of the most volatile atmospheric conditions we’ve seen this season. Colorado wasn’t spared, either: several fast‑growing fires ignited across the Western Slope and Mountains, sending plumes straight into the Front Range. And with a stubborn dipole pattern locking in place across the nation, the week ahead promises more wind, more dryness, and more smoke — plus a few twists in the forecast you’ll want to keep an eye on. Let’s break down what’s driving this outbreak, what it means for the Boulder–Denver corridor, and when relief may finally arrive.