KSJD's Outdoor Report

This week’s Water Wednesday Outdoor Report looks at early-season snowpack levels across the San Miguel, Dolores, Animas, and San Juan basins, recent precipitation totals around the region, and how upcoming moisture may influence drought conditions.

Mountain snow and colder temps continue today across the Four Corners, with more chances for rain and snow returning midweek.

This week’s Boggy Draw Report highlights great fall trail conditions, mild temps, deer safety reminders, and a fun weekend event for local riders.

La Niña is expected to persist through early winter before fading by spring, bringing a mix of mild and uncertain seasonal weather patterns.

The Colorado River Indian Tribes grant personhood to the Colorado River, affirming its rights and cultural importance in a growing global movement.

Warm, dry weather continues through Thursday before a Pacific storm brings rain, mountain snow, and cooler temps heading into the weekend.

High pressure will keep the Four Corners warm and dry through midweek, with plenty of sunshine and highs running five to ten degrees above normal. Thin clouds may drift through, but conditions remain pleasant until late Thursday, when a Pacific storm system brings a chance of valley rain and light mountain snow — especially in the San Juans. Temperatures are expected to drop five to fifteen degrees below normal heading into the weekend.

Sunny and mild conditions continue across the Four Corners through Wednesday, with highs well above normal — around 62 in Dove Creek, 70 in Rattlesnake, and 67 in Cortez. A weak system moving over the Rockies will bring a slight cooldown and a few light mountain snow showers late in the week, while most of the region stays dry and breezy.

Colorado farmers and ranchers can now apply for a new Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit, offering up to $3 million annually for conservation practices that improve soil health, water efficiency, and ecosystem diversity. The refundable credit rewards producers for adopting or maintaining techniques like no-till farming, rotational grazing, and pollinator habitat planting. Applications are open now, with attestation statements due by November 10th.

With trick-or-treaters expected across the region from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Halloween, families and drivers are urged to take extra safety precautions. Pedestrians should stay visible with flashlights or reflective gear, use sidewalks, and cross at corners, while drivers are advised to slow to 20 mph or less in neighborhoods and stay alert for children. Hosts should keep walkways clear and well-lit, and anyone celebrating with alcohol or cannabis is reminded to arrange a sober ride.