Born and raised in St. Louis, Andrew obtained a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Colorado in 2015. From 2015 to 2020, he worked remotely in Boulder as an atmospheric scientist with NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami. Andy is now a full-time meteorologist.
As we roll into the new week, Colorado is staring down a remarkably busy stretch of weather — the kind that keeps both meteorologists and emergency managers on their toes. From dangerous fire conditions on the Plains to a multi‑day snow dump in the Mountains, the state is set to experience just about every flavor of February weather. A powerful longwave trough will anchor itself over the West through the week, sending repeated waves of wind, moisture, and cold our way. The result will be critical fire danger, high winds, heavy snow, and a late‑week cooldown. Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming and why this week could be one of the more impactful ones Colorado has seen so far this “winter” season.
February isn’t wasting any time showing us who’s in charge along the Front Range—and spoiler alert, it’s not winter. As we roll into Groundhog Day and beyond, the pattern overhead keeps leaning warm, quiet, and stubbornly snow‑stingy. A weak system will try to shake things up Tuesday night, but the bigger story is how quickly we bounce back into springlike warmth and how the broader West continues to miss out on meaningful moisture. If you’re wondering where the real winter weather is hiding, or if Colorado has any chance of breaking its dry streak, read on for all the details.
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