# southern colorado (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover southern colorado. Page: Feed: --- ## [Friday Football Fever 2026: 'Zero Week' Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2026-zero-week-preview) _2026-08-20 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever is back! The action begins Thursday night, followed by plenty of action on Friday. ## [Why fronts and the jet stream get stronger in Colorado as day lengths decrease](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/why-fronts-and-the-jet-stream-get-stronger-in-colorado-as-day-lengths-decrease) _2026-08-14 · Casey Dorn · Weather Science_ We're losing more than two minutes of daylight each day now in southern Colorado. The loss rate is highest in the north, and lowest in the south. Here's why that results in stronger cold fronts. ## [Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Wednesday night; here's what to expect in southern Colorado](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/perseid-meteor-shower-peaks-wednesday-night-heres-what-to-expect-in-southern-colorado) _2026-08-13 · Casey Dorn · Weather Science_ One of the year's best meteor showers peaks tonight, under a new moon. But, clouds complicate the forecast in parts of Colorado. Here's where and when to look up, and where the clouds impact the views ## [Previewing Friday Football Fever teams ahead of the 2026 season](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/previewing-friday-football-fever-teams-ahead-of-the-2026-season) _2026-08-11 · Dante Williams · Friday Football Fever_ Leading up to the first game, News5 has an inside look at how some southern Colorado schools are preparing for their year. ## [CSU researchers work to restore Colorado forests years after the Cameron Peak Fire](https://www.koaa.com/news/environment/csu-researchers-work-to-restore-colorado-forests-years-after-the-cameron-peak-fire) _2026-07-30 · Claire Lavezzorio · Weather Science_ The Cameron Peak Fire was the largest wildfire in Colorado's recorded history. Now, CSU researchers are working to bring those forests back — one seedling at a time. ## [Towering 'firestorm clouds' are largely a mystery. A first-of-its kind NASA mission is working to change that.](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/towering-firestorm-clouds-are-largely-a-mystery-a-first-of-its-kind-nasa-mission-is-working-to-change-that) _2026-07-29 · Kaylee Harter · Weather Science_ Fire-generated thunderstorms that can shoot smoke 50,000 feet into the air are the subject of a first-of-its-kind NASA research mission that will require a specially-outfitted, Broomfield-based NCAR plane to fly into the storms. ## [Overnight lows may break records, here’s why the heat isn’t going away](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/overnight-lows-may-break-records-heres-why-the-heat-isnt-going-away) _2026-07-28 · Lauren Brand · Weather Science_ A heat dome has been parked over the Rockies giving us well above average temperatures. Meteorologist Lauren Brand explains why the heat is sticking around overnight. ## [Monsoon storms could help, but won't erase, ongoing rainfall debts for gardeners](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/monsoon-storms-could-help-but-wont-erase-ongoing-rainfall-debts-for-gardeners) _2026-07-24 · Casey Dorn · Weather Science_ Gardeners in southern Colorado may get some relief for their lawns and thirstier plants in the coming weeks as the monsoon tap turns on over Colorado. But rain won't erase last winter's poor snowpack ## [How smoke impacted air quality for Colorado Springs residents](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/how-smoke-impacted-air-quality-for-colorado-springs-residents) _2026-07-16 · Casey Dorn · Weather Science_ Learn how to use the five-three-one visibility rule and the AQI to know when wildfire smoke makes Colorado air unsafe. ## [Colorado's firefighting strategies have evolved significantly over the decades — here's a look at the history](https://www.koaa.com/news/wildfire/colorados-firefighting-strategies-have-evolved-significantly-over-the-decades-heres-a-look-at-the-history) _2026-07-15 · Stephanie Butzer · Weather Science_ Colorado has a longstanding and consistent history of wildfires, but the tactics and strategies surrounding how firefighters attack those fires have evolved dramatically over the decades. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L0WVXjyI6Cu0) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Why the Aspen Acres Fire is at a higher risk for flash flooding](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/why-the-aspen-acres-fire-is-at-a-higher-risk-for-flash-flooding) _2026-07-08 · Lauren Brand · Weather Science_ Part of the Aspen Acres Fire has a new burn scar and the flash flooding risk is much heigher than surrounding areas. Meteorologist Lauren Brand explains why. ## [Large hail slams El Paso County and southern Colorado on Tuesday](https://www.koaa.com/weather/weather-science/large-hail-slams-el-paso-county-and-southern-colorado-on-tuesday) _2026-06-24 · Alex O'Brien · Weather Science_ Severe thunderstorms bringing large hail impact southern Colorado on Tuesday. See how large they were in your neighborhood. ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Palmer Ridge to play for title, Limon wins Class 1A](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-palmer-ridge-to-play-for-title-limon-wins-class-1a) _2025-12-02 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Just two southern Colorado teams were in action last weekend as they continued their quest for a state title. ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: playoff recap, Palmer Ridge advances to semifinals](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-palmer-ridge-advances-to-semifinals) _2025-11-25 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship. ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: playoff recap, teams push for state title](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-playoff-recap-teams-push-for-state-title) _2025-11-18 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Several southern Colorado high schools were in action last weekend making a push for a state championship. ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 11 and Playoff Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-11-and-playoff-preview) _2025-11-07 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever continues this week as Class 3A schools finish the regular season, and all other classifications began their quest for a state title! ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 10 Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-10-preview) _2025-10-30 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever continues this week as southern Colorado teams make their final push for the playoffs! ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 9 Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-9-preview) _2025-10-23 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons! ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 8 Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-8-preview) _2025-10-16 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons! ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a34L2ZPpDA08) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Friday Football Fever 2025: Week 7 Preview](https://www.koaa.com/sports/friday-football-fever/friday-football-fever-2025-week-7-preview) _2025-10-09 · James Gavato · Friday Football Fever_ Friday Football Fever continues Thursday and into the weekend as southern Colorado teams continue their seasons!