Rifle typically receives 6.7 inches of rainfall by this time of year, according to the National Weather Service. So far between Jan. 1 and Monday, the city has received 11.54 inches nearly 5 inches.
Monsoons that normally offer a reprieve from the summer heat July and August in Southwest Colorado have by and large been a no-show this year.
A high-pressure system that has settled over parts of the.
The Yampa Valley is projected to have the hottest summer day it has had in two years with temperatures grazing 90 degrees Monday. Also, the western part of the Yampa Valley, including Craig and beyond,.
The Yampa Valley is projected to have the hottest summer day it has had in two years with temperatures grazing 90 degrees Monday. Also, the western part of the Yampa Valley, including Craig and beyond,.
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The city is tightening up its fire restrictions. Backyard fire pits and charcoal grills are now prohibited to reduce fire danger, City Manager Ron LeBlanc said, in a recent meeting. Resident.