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Category: Colorado floods 2013
Estes Park area webcams getting back on line
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 … Continue reading Estes Park area webcams getting back on line
Boulder flooding: An unexpected report
I’ve been browsing news sources for some late updates on the Colorado floods, rescues, clean-up, etc. Nothing really good to report. The rain continues. The rescues continue — although some 17 National Guard helicopters are grounded today because of the low ceiling and lousy visibility. Some reports now say 5 people dead, 1 missing and … Continue reading Boulder flooding: An unexpected report
Boulder flooding: Can you tell what this is?
This photo appeared in a Yahoo News gallery of Colorado flood photos. Judging from the context, it was taken in or near Boulder on September 12, at the height of the storms and flooding. I can’t figure out what it is but at first, second, and even third glance, it looks for all the world … Continue reading Boulder flooding: Can you tell what this is?
Denver: Here comes the rain again
From a downtown Denver webcam that faces northwest, the ominous leading edge of our next big storm is obvious. It has been sunny all afternoon in north Denver, but at 4:30 pm we started getting new storm and flash flood warnings. The storm is currently dropping heavy rain and hail across south Denver, Aurora, and … Continue reading Denver: Here comes the rain again
In Estes Park: Hwy 66 failing as Hwy 7 reopens
Update, Sept. 22: Two routes into Estes Park are now open to all traffic: (1) Trail Ridge Road, weather permitting, and (2) the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway from Black Hawk / Central City. Closed indefinitely are Hwy 72 through Coal Creek Canyon, Hwy 119 from Boulder to Nederland, Lefthand Canyon from Boulder to Ward, Hwy 7 … Continue reading In Estes Park: Hwy 66 failing as Hwy 7 reopens