Long-Range
Spring and Summer Outdoor Outlook 2026 — Colorado
A warm spring means early high-country access, but rapid snowmelt and fire weather concerns will shape the outdoor season. Here's what to expect through summer.
Long-Range
Seasonal forecasts through 6 months
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.
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.
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.