This page covers weather conditions, natural disasters, and the safety and recovery surrounding major events in Colorado Springs. Reporting tracks ongoing storm systems, emergency declarations and environmental threats.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs scientists are comparing cooling techniques to treat dangerous hyperthermia faster.
Live Poll
Would you know which cooling method to use on someone overheating?
The department is seeking information on 71-year-old Robert Cintron who was last seen on September 29.
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize pedestrian safety infrastructure over emergency vehicle access on busy streets?
City planners removed concrete barriers and scaled back pedestrian refuges to improve visibility and emergency vehicle access.
Space Force station resumed normal operations after a commercial vehicle screening detected potential explosive trace material.
A significant water main break prompted the closure of South Murray Boulevard on Wednesday.
Live Poll
Should official buildings prioritize energy cost savings over maintaining higher indoor temperatures during the heating season?
The installation will shift buildings to heating systems throughout October to conserve energy costs.
This section follows wildfire progression, storm impact, flood risks and the emergency response measures enacted after a disaster. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a weather event disrupts daily life. The regional geography, characterized by wildland-urban interfaces and fluctuating high-altitude conditions, dictates how quickly a storm or fire spreads. Dry cycles and sudden spring moisture patterns remain the most consistent drivers of local disaster risk.
