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Comet SWAN as seen from Storm Mountain on Thursday evening

Comet SWAN on Thursday evening

Friday, October 26th - Comet SWAN Brightens Unexpectedly...

Comet C/2006 M4 SWAN brightened unexpectedly a couple of days ago and is now bright enough to see with the naked eye, in our western skies just after sunset.

This recent brightening of Comet SWAN is thought to possibly be due to a crack in the coma (main body of the comet) exposing fresh material to the solar wind.

SWAN is currently located in the western sky near the constellation of Hercules (map). Binoculars and backyard telescopes will reveal the distinctive tail and the blue-green color of cyanogen gas being released from the coma.

To see more photos of Comet SWAN be sure to visit the Comet SWAN Gallery at www.spaceweather.com. For more photos of SWAN taken here on Storm Mountain visit the Comet SWAN Page of local photographer Darrell E. Spangler, via the link provided below.

Comet SWAN Gallery & Resources



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Snow on Storm Mountain at 5AM...

Snow on Storm Mountain at 5AM

Thursday, October 26th - Heavy Snow Falling Across Area...

Heavy snow is currently falling across most of the area with a Winter Storm Warning in effect until noon today. As of 5am, 6 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow has fallen at Storm Mountain News near Drake.

Snow is expected to continue through the morning with accumulations up to 20 inches possible in favored areas. Area roads are snow-packed and any unnecessary travel is discouraged. Chains and/or adequate snow tires are strongly recommended on FDR 128 and other rural roads. Residents are advised to use extreme caution if driving and to allow plenty of extra travel time.

Estes Park Schools are closed today. We are awaiting information on Thompson R2J Schools regarding any delay or closure.

The complete text of the official weather warning currently in effect for our area can be found via the link provided below.

"Winter Storm Warning"



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Winter Storm Warning...

Winter Storm Warning

Wednesday, October 25th - Winter Storm Warning Issued...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the front range mountains and foothills, including the Drake, Glen Haven and Storm Mountain areas, in effect from 9*pm Wednesday evening through noon on Thursday.

RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP IN THE FOOTHILLS THIS EVENING AND CHANGE TO ALL SNOW BY 9 PM. THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVY OVERNIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING, WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 18 INCHES. SOME LOCATIONS IN THE FOOTHILLS OF JEFFERSON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES COULD SEE LOCALLY HEAVIER AMOUNTS. 

REMEMBER, A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY. SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE OCCURRING OR EXPECTED. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

The complete text of this official weather warning can be found via the link provided below.

"Winter Storm Warning"



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Winter Storm Watch Tonight...

Winter Storm Watch Tonight

Wednesday, October 25th - Winter Storm Watch Tonight...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the front range mountains and foothills, including the Drake, Glen Haven and Storm Mountain areas, in effect from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

A powerful winter storm will spread heavy snow into the north-central mountains, front range urban corridor and northeastern plains tonight through Thursday morning. Snow will be heaviest in the eastern foothills with accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible.

All people planning travel should be prepared for adverse winter driving conditions. Snow and blowing snow may reduce visibility at times. Many highways will become icy and snow-packed. Chains and/or adequate snow tires may be required on the high mountain passes, including Interstate 70 west of Denver. All motorists are urged to exercise caution.

The complete text of this official weather watch can be found via the link provided below.

"Winter Storm Watch"



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Early Voting Begins Today

Early Voting Begins Today

Monday, October 23rd - Early Voting Begins Today...

Early voting for the General Election begins today at five locations in Larimer County. Early voting facilities will be open 8:00am-5:00pm weekdays through Friday, November 3rd.

Be sure to take your driver's license or other valid identification with you. If you have moved and not changed your address, you can change your address and vote at the same time.

Residents are encouraged to vote early due to the length of the ballot and the large voter turnout that is expected. Some are also recommending that voters use a paper ballot to assure that their vote counts and to avoid potential problems with the faulty electronic voting machines.

Below is location information on the five voting centers in Larimer County:

Estes Park

Estes Park Municipal Building
Room 202
170 MacGregor Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
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Fort Collins

Larimer County Courthouse Offices
Room 152
200 W. Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
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Colorado State University
Lory Student Center
Art Lounge
Fort Collins, CO 80523
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Harmony Market
1001 E Harmony Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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Loveland

Loveland Police and Courts Building
Conference Room
810 E. 10th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
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Beautiful scene along FDR 128 in Roosevelt National Forest...

Beautiful scene along FDR 128
in Roosevelt National Forest

Sunday, October 22nd - Photo Of The Week...

This week's photo of the week features a beautiful winter scene along FDR 128 on Storm Mountain, in Roosevelt National Forest on Wednesday morning.

A snowstorm on Tuesday dropped from 6 to 10 inches of snow across our area, turning the hillsides to Christmas card scenes. 

Last week's snow was right on schedule as the average first measurable snowfall occurs on October 17th. The majority of the snow has since melted.

An even larger storm dropped up to 20 inches in the northern mountains on Friday, but produced nothing more than flurries in our immediate area. 

 


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