Here is the big takeaway for Longmont and the Front Range as we head through March 19 to March 26, 2026: the pattern is locked in. A powerful ridge of high pressure dominates the West, pushing temperatures well above normal, while precipitation stays scarce. The forecast is not just “dry.” It is the kind of dry that keeps stacking the deck for drought.
Spring is arriving with a bitter dose of dry and hot. Snowpack remains far below normal, fire danger is elevated, and a massive high pressure ridge off the California coast is setting the stage for a rapid warm-up next week.
Spring is nudging in with bigger swings: a late-week cold front brings mountain snow and a brief cooldown, then…
Chief Niwot stands as one of the most important yet often overlooked figures in northern Colorado’s past. A peace-focused…
Note: Recipes reposted with permission from https://happyapplevegan.com/.Recipes, photos, and text by Longmont recipe developer and food photographer, Wendy McMillan.View the…
St Vrain Innovation Center students and Firefly Drone Systems debuted a student‑led drone performance at FETC 2026—showcasing STEM skills, student leadership, and rigorous safety planning.
February’s Water Advisory Board meeting covered the basin’s current storage and snowpack conditions, county and district projects to protect…
People who regularly spend time outdoors understand the physical and mental benefits that come with consistent access to nature….
Week at a glance: a brief thaw, a Pacific system brushing the region with mountain snow, dry plains for…
Note: Recipes reposted with permission from https://happyapplevegan.com/.Recipes, photos, and text by Longmont recipe developer and food photographer, Wendy McMillan. This…