Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:12:04 +0000

This 2026 Telluride Disaster Was Predicted—Experts Say It’s Already Here
Understanding Climate Change Through One of Telluride’s Most Dramatic Warnings In 2026, a catastrophic disaster struck the rugged mountain town of Telluride, Colorado—a wildfire fueled by extreme drought, rising temperatures, and decades of environmental mismanagement. Yet, what many are now realizing is not just the devastation itself, but the unsettling truth: experts had warned for years that such a disaster was not just possible—it was already happening. ### The Telluride Crisis: A Wake-Up Call from Nature Telluride, nestled in the San Juan Mountains, became ground zero for one of the most severe wildfire events in Colorado’s recent history. The blaze raged through forests choked with urban development, vast pine stands, and fragile ecosystems. Smoke blanketed the region for weeks, air quality plummeted, and evacuation orders forced thousands from their homes. But beyond the immediate destruction, this disaster was a stark illustration of a broader environmental crisis: one that climate scientists have been sounding alarms about long before it struck Telluride.