Agriculture
Spring 2026 Planting Outlook for Colorado
A warm, dry April sets up an unusual spring for Colorado's agricultural producers — favorable for early planting but concerning for soil moisture going into summer.
The Weather In Colorado
Forecast
Colorado Snowpack 2025–26: A Below-Normal Season and What It Means This Spring
Colorado's 2025–26 snow season wrapped up well below average statewide, with most mountain ranges running at 50–75% of normal. Combined with a warm spring outlook, early runoff and drought stress are the headline concerns.
Resources
How to Read Our Forecast Maps
A quick guide to understanding the temperature departure, precipitation departure, and probability maps published on this site.
Long-Range
Colorado Spring and Summer Outlook — April 2026
A persistently warm spring and summer is favored across Colorado, with a mixed and regionally split precipitation signal through the season.
Forecast
Colorado 35-Day Outlook — April 12, 2026
A warm, dry pattern dominates Colorado through late April — eastern plains see the strongest signal while warmth gradually spreads statewide into early May.
Forecast
Colorado 35-Day Outlook — April 8, 2026
A persistent warm pattern dominates eastern Colorado through late April, with the Western Slope seeing a notably different story on both temperature and precipitation.