KSJD's Outdoor Report

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Four Corners today, with gusty winds, small hail and isolated heavy rain possible before hotter, drier weather returns later this week.

A spring storm is bringing widespread rain, cooler temperatures, mountain snow, and possible freezing overnight lows across the Four Corners region this week.

The San Juan Mountains Association will host a guided wildflower walk at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument on May 16, highlighting native plants and the high desert ecosystem.

The latest Boggy Draw trail report previews the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race, current trail conditions, seasonal openings, and warm weather expected across the Four Corners this weekend.

A Colorado Public Lands Day cleanup near Dolores invites volunteers to help restore trails, reduce wildfire risk, and support healthy public lands on May 16.

This week’s Water Wednesday shares current river flow levels across the region and spotlights a new Indigenous-led art exhibit honoring the Dolores River and its cultural significance.

Today’s Outdoor Report tracks changing spring conditions across the Four Corners, with scattered storms, gusty winds, and a stronger system bringing mountain snow and possible travel impacts midweek.

In this Water Wednesday report, Jay Loshert explains current river flows on the Dolores, Animas, and San Juan, and describes how federal emergency releases from Flaming Gorge and reduced flows from Glen Canyon Dam—intended to protect Lake Powell’s critically low levels—will significantly affect boating conditions on stretches of the Green River, Cataract Canyon, and the Grand Canyon, urging boater...

Strong winds up to 55 mph are expected midweek across the Four Corners, followed by cooler, unsettled weather and mountain snow later this week.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public to help track river otters through a new iNaturalist project marking 50 years since their reintroduction.

McPhee Reservoir’s main boat ramp opens April 15, with House Creek access starting May 1. Boaters are reminded about inspections and safety prep.

This week’s Water Wednesday reports low river flows and one of the worst snowpack years on record, with the Dolores River projected at just 35% of average inflow.

Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report explores the history of sea shanties in American waters and their roots in maritime labor and culture.

Recent moisture and cold overnight temperatures may improve trail conditions at Boggy Draw, with early rides expected to be best this weekend.

A new outlook warns of increased wildfire risk across Colorado and the West, driven by drought, low snowpack, and a warm, dry winter.

Drought conditions in Cortez worsened after a warm, dry winter. Forecasters say drought is likely to persist across the West through spring.

Ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus of Samos proposed a Sun-centered model of the solar system centuries before Copernicus, challenging early views of the universe.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions bring critical fire danger to western Colorado today, with Red Flag Warnings in effect. Cooler temperatures, rain, and mountain snow arrive Tuesday.

Riders are seeing mostly dry trails at Boggy Draw, with some sandy and muddy spots lingering. Warm, windy weather continues as local trail events and volunteer opportunities ramp up.