Members of the Routt County Search and Rescue Team were called to assist a cross-country skier Wednesday afternoon on Rabbit Ears Pass. The 54-year-old Texas man called 911 after he fell in the area. The man said he was tired, wet and could not get his skis back on. The man did not prepare for the Continue reading
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Cross Country Skier Rescued
Firefighters Rescue Puppies
Steamboat firefighters rescued a litter of newly born puppies Wednesday afternoon at a home on Routt County Road 20. The mother had given birth to the puppies under the deck of the home, and the owners were unable to retrieve them. The owners feared for the puppies safety due to Continue reading
48 Below Zero!
If you think it was cold here yesterday, our temperatures were mild compared to that in Wisdom Montana, near Butte, which recorded the nations lowest temperatures yesterday at 48 below zero. Locally last nights clear skies contributed to dropping temperatures across Colorado. According to US Air Continue reading
Wintry Weather To Add To Snowpack This Weekend.
With another 4 to 8 inches of snow expected his weekend, speculation that we are getting a lot more snow than usual will continue. Another theory is that the ongoing cold temperatures have kept the existing snowpack from melting, causing the snow to pile high and resulting in narrowed streets and snow mountains all over town. The fact is that both have contributed to the amount of snow on Continue reading
Don’t Let Water Pipes Freeze
Winter weather can cause pipes to burst in your household or business plumbing. Below are some excellent tips for avoiding costly damage. Continue reading
Craig Dips To Lowest Temp In USA Monday
Craig not only had the coldest temperature in the State yesterday, but also was the coldest spot In the nation. According to the national weather service the temperature dipped to 27 below at the Moffat County Airport early Continue reading
Craig Coldest In The State Overnight
Since yesterday mostly clear skies and dropping temperatures are over most of Colorado. Last night the coldest readings in the State were in Moffat, Routt and Rio Blanco Counties. The lowest reading in Colorado was taken at the Moffat County Airport where the low was 25 below zero at Continue reading
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51 BELOW Temperature Recorded Last Week In Colorado
The days are now getting longer as yesterday was the Winter Solstice. And just 5 days before the Solstice the coldest temperature in Colorado in years was recorded at Antero Reservoir which is located about 25 miles southeast of Leadville where the temperature was 51 degrees below Continue reading
Protect Your Pets From Harsh Weather
The cold weather can be just as hard on your pets as it is on you. A few simple changes in your routine can help to keep your four-legged family members safe and warm this winter. When walking your dog, keep wind chill in mind as Continue reading
Safe Motoring This Winter
As snow and ice covers the roads, and the temperatures drop, now is a good time to refresh your knowledge about the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. You’ll find tips from the obvious like ” Never Continue reading
