Seasonal Forecast Maps — April 2026 | Weather Insider
Welcome to the April 2026 seasonal forecast map pack — your Weather Insider benefit.
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Late-Season Snow and Freeze Arrive — But Drought Runs Deeper
A late-April storm brings mountain snow and plains freeze risk this week — meaningful, but not nearly enough to dent Colorado's record drought heading into summer.
An Active Stretch Is Here — But the Bigger Question Is What Comes After
A welcome pattern shift is underway across Colorado, bringing cooler temperatures, mountain snow, and a late-week precipitation system with real potential for drought-stressed parts of Colorado.
Forecast Validated: Colorado's Fire Season Arrived Early — and the Pattern Isn't Done
Following the weekend system, forecast data indicates a return to above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across most of Colorado through late April and into May.
Fire Weather Crisis Now — Dry May Taking Shape
The more important story is what comes after: a brief cooldown followed by a return to below-normal precipitation that keeps drought pressure building through May.