San Luis Valley
Coverage of San Luis Valley in the Nexus archive.
- Rain chances increase today as monsoon moisture arrives
The North American Monsoon brings increased rain, thunderstorms, and localized flooding risks to southern Colorado today, particularly in the Palmer Divide, Teller County, Chaffee County, the San Luis Valley, and near Aspen Acres.
- Watching for Better Moisture Over the Weekend, While the Mountains Continue With Critical Fire Conditions
Winds will shift overnight, providing temporary smoke relief in parts of El Paso County and pushing smoke toward the San Luis Valley. Critical fire conditions persist in mountainous regions, with isolated showers and gusty outflow winds expected to affect fire risks. Temperatures will remain high, with afternoon highs in the 80s to 90s across the forecasted areas.
- Overnight hail risk on Tuesday, followed by more storms on Wednesday afternoon
A severe thunderstorm watch with hail up to 3.5 inches and 80 mph winds is in effect for southern Colorado through 1 am. Additional strong thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening across multiple regions, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the San Luis Valley, which is under a red flag warning. The storm activity will transition to drier conditions by Thursday, with elevated fire danger and gusty weekend weather.
- Sandhill Cranes Bring Tourists to Rural Colorado, but Drought Threatens Both Wildlife and Business
Sandhill cranes migrate annually to Colorado's San Luis Valley, attracting tourists and boosting local businesses through events like the Monte Vista Crane Festival. However, drought threatens both the wildlife and the tourism-dependent economy of the region.