🌧️ Rain, Rails, and Rapid Transit

Tuesday Weather

It’s a cold, wet one out there, Boulder. Rain and thunderstorms are rolling through all day, with temps stuck in the mid-40s. Grab a rain jacket, skip the sandals, and plan indoor hangs. Mountains are getting up 3 feet of snow! (Pikes Peak and Eisenhower Tunnel)

🌡️ High: 46º | Low: 42º
🌧️ 100% chance of steady rain all day
💨 Winds: NNE 5–10 mph
🌅 Sunrise: 5:54 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:01 PM
🔥 UV Index: 2 of 11

🌧️ More on the storm from BoulderCast (Reddit)
🌨️ Statewide outlook via CPR

Local Stories

🚍 RTD wants feedback on Boulder County rapid transit project
Help shape the future of regional transportation. RTD is collecting public input for its bus rapid transit line from Boulder to Longmont.
👉 Read at KDVR

🌱 BVSD & City of Boulder partner on organic turf management
A new initiative aims to reduce chemical use and improve sustainability on public green spaces.
👉 Read at BoulderColorado.gov

💧 Water tour planned by Boulder County Parks & Open Space
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how local water infrastructure works—and where it’s headed.
👉 Read at Daily Camera

🏗️ Ballot measures would require developers to pay more
Concerned about affordability? Locals are proposing ballot measures to raise developer fees and boost housing support.
👉 Reddit Thread
👉 Boulder Reporting Lab

🏢 City Council approves major research hub in Boulder Junction
A large new development is coming—focused on life sciences and biotech startups.
👉 Reddit Thread
👉 Boulder Reporting Lab

🏕️ Tiny cabin rentals near Boulder? Reddit has answers
If you're craving mountain vibes and minimalist lodging, this roundup of cozy getaways is a great start.
👉 Reddit Thread

🎓 Commencement week traffic alert
Graduation festivities will bring big crowds to campus and Pearl. Plan ahead for detours and limited parking.
👉 CU Commencement Info

🚂 Could the ski train make a comeback?
A new feasibility study looks at reviving mountain rail service from Denver to Winter Park.
👉 Read at Colorado Sun

🪶 Birds on the move: spring migration update
Thousands of feathered friends are flying through Colorado this week. Keep an eye out!
👉 Read at Denver Post

🌎 CU launches climate innovation program
The university’s latest startup incubator focuses on helping students turn environmental ideas into real businesses.
👉 Read at CU Today

Things To Do

🎸 The Aristocrats – Fox Theatre
📍 1135 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎶 This jazz-fusion supergroup blends technical wizardry with tongue-in-cheek charm. Expect big chops and big grins.
🔗 Event Info

🧠 Smarty Party Trivia – Avanti Boulder
📍 1401 Pearl St
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎤 Free team trivia with actual prizes and stiff competition. Get there early for a table!
🔗 Event Info

🎲 Boulder Board Games – Sanitas Brewing
📍 3550 Frontier Ave
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎲 Bring your own games or join a table. Everyone’s welcome, from total newbies to card-slinging pros.
🔗 Event Info

🎶 Turntable Tuesday – VisionQuest Brewery
📍 2510 47th St, Suite A2
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📀 Spin your own vinyl or kick back with curated playlists. Funky taproom, easy vibe.
🔗 Event Info

📚 Martin W. Kettelhut – Boulder Bookstore
📍 1107 Pearl St
⏰ 6:30 PM
📘 A conversation on leadership, presence, and purpose with the author of Leadership and the Art of Relation.
🔗 Event Info

Stay dry, stay caffeinated, and enjoy a mellow Tuesday in town. We’ll be back tomorrow with brighter skies on the horizon.

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