Colorado mountains likely at peak snowpack as heat dome arrives

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“We have very little winter left,” hydrologist Brian Domonkos said. “There’s essentially no chance for us to get back to normal snowpack.” Colorado’s mountains are likely already at peak snowpack. Now the heat dome will kick off melting. Colorado’s mountains have likely already hit peak snowpack, and record-high heat forecast for the coming days will kick off widespread melting even at high elevations — weeks ahead of normal. Read Story Related articles: Colorado weather: Record-breaking heat forecast across state © Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. 5990 Washington Street | Denver, CO 80216 You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive Denver Post Local from The Denver Post. Unsubscribe