The webcams in and around Estes Park, Colo., are getting back on line.
The controllable webcam that overlooks the town from the top of the tram is probably the most useful, but there are several caveats. It requires Java and a 64-bit browser (does not work with Chrome). You’ll have to scroll down slightly on the first page and wait for it to load. A box will pop up where you’ll have to agree to let the app run. Then the camera view will load. Click the box on the lower left to get control or join the queue. When your turn starts, you’ll have 2 minutes to control the camera (longer if no one is waiting behind you). More about the Tram Cam here.
Also back on line are Trail Ridge Road’s Alpine Visitor Center webcam, and some of the webcams around Estes. The live streaming cam on Elkhorn was up a few minutes ago but seems to be down again; chances are the server is getting overloaded periodically. The Castle Mountain Lodge webcam is on line. The Longs Peak webcam is still down.
The Boulder Flatirons webcam, with two great views (scroll down for the second) of weather along the Front Range near Boulder has remained available throughout the flooding.
The webcams may be accessible only intermittently as more people try to use them, so be patient.
(Note, July 16, 2016: This was without doubt the best ever webcam in Estes Park. But it fell into disrepair in 2015 and the new owner did not have the funds to repair or replace it.)
Thanks for the update. (All the other news is taking so much space elsewhere) I understand the Stanley has been damaged. Certainly a disaster…it’s hurricane season – not flood the mts. season!
Oh, I hadn’t heard that. Assumed that grand old lady was safe up on her hill.
Wish I had a magic wand to make things better.
Lots of construction/trade job openings coming to CO, but tourism took a hit. We’re having to reschedule
I’m sure you’re not alone. There must be hundreds if not thousands of people who’d planned to visit Estes and the park in the next few weeks, including yours truly. All those tourist dollars lost. Another huge blow to the area. It will be months before most of the roads are open again, maybe longer since winter is coming in. At least the sun has been shining today — so far.
Oh no, not The Stanley Hotel too! 😯
I’ve not seen any local reports mentioning the Stanley, but you can imagine how much information the local media are putting out. It’s been virtually non-stop. So much to sort through.