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This Week in Colorado Weather: July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026 / Andy / 0 Comments

This week several large wildfires will continue to slowly grow across Colorado as smoke remains stubbornly locked over the Front Range, and a heat dome building for the upcoming weekend will be downright punishing. But there is light at the end of the hot and smoky tunnel — the now-delayed 2026 monsoon will make its triumphant return next week. Read on for all the details.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Sun 07/05/26 | Smoke brings air quality issues again into the first full week of July

July 5, 2026 / Andy

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Sat 07/04/26 | A severe risk on the 4th of July

July 4, 2026 / Andy

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Fri 07/03/26 | Continued hazy with wildfire concerns

July 3, 2026 / Andy

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Colorado Wildfire Status Update: Thursday July 2, 2026 10AM

July 2, 2026 / BoulderCAST Team / 0 Comments

We provide a brief status update on the largest and most impactful wildfires burning across Colorado as of Thursday July 2, 2026 at 10AM.

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.