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Colorado and Wyoming will fly one balloon a day, a potential public safety risk, meteorologists say.

Winter is coming. But how much snow will it bring? Federal forecasters recently released their outlook for the season, and projections for the Mountain West are all over the map.

The federal government is spending another $15.3 million to improve climate projections of extreme weather. That’s to help communities in the Mountain West and beyond prepare for future disasters brought on by climate change.

The data suggests the West is less impacted by the phenomenon than other regions, but a utility expert suggests the impact could still be quite significant.

Although August shouldn’t be as hot as a record-breaking July, the majority of western states could see above average temperatures throughout the rest of the summer. That means extra precautions may be necessary to keep pets and livestock healthy and safe.

Yellowstone National Park officials say a major storm blew down hundreds of trees near lake Yellowstone. Some of those trees damaged part of the park’s oldest hotel: Lake Hotel.Cleanup continues now, and will continue for days and weeks ahead.

This July 4 set a world record for being the hottest day since temperatures started being recorded via satellites in 1979. Temperatures on July 4 reached a global average of 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the previous record for the hottest day set just the day before on July 3.

This year, the National Weather Service saw a general increase in the average number of tornadoes in Wyoming. Not only that, but researchers believe tornado alley may be expanding, and that some tornado seasons could last into the winter months. So what does this mean for Wyoming and its recent touchdowns?

With many bird populations in decline, two recent studies out of Colorado State University used weather radar to track the movements of swallows and martins to gain clues into how climate change and roost size affect their roosting habits.

The end of this week is likely to see record cold temperatures, when many are starting to travel for the holidays.Jordan Achs, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) deputy public affairs officer, is reminding Wyoming drivers to look at road conditions, have a full tank of gas and an emergency kit in their car.