Strong La Nina conditions have helped to produce a very mild and very dry fall and winter season across much of southeast Colorado.  Occasional cold air intrusions and a few more opportunities for precipitation are possible, especially across the eastern mountains and plains. However, the current US Drought Monitor continues to indicate severe drought conditions across Kiowa, Prowers, Bent, Otero, Crowley and Pueblo counties.  There remains an increased fire danger concern, especially across the southeast plains, with dry … Read entire article »