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May 2023 Graphical Weather Review: Smoke, severe storms, and an obliteration of the 2023 precipitation deficit

June 2, 2023 / BoulderCAST Team

May 2023 dumped more than five inches of rain on Boulder and concluded as the 11th wettest May since the late 1800s. Though there were no exceptionally warm days, the month did see an above normal mean temperature, breaking a streak of cold months stretching back to November. Other monthly headlines included multiple severe weather outbreaks and of course the thick wildfire smoke from Canada which created days of degraded air quality. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during May and how it relates to climatology.

Storm Recap: Plowable hail, tornadoes, Mountain snow, flooding, and the biggest deluge of rain since the 2013 Flood

May 12, 2023 / BoulderCAST Team

This was undoubtedly a wild week in Front Range weather — but one which resulted in multiple good outcomes. The extreme severe weather outbreak planned for midweek got partially busted by low clouds and fog which may have ultimately saved it from becoming the costliest hailstorm in state history. Further, the deluge of rain that dumped to close out the week will go a long way towards eradicating much of the ongoing drought in the eastern half of the state. Let’s take a look back at this crazy week in Colorado weather!

Severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night, but are much more likely Wednesday afternoon

May 9, 2023 / BoulderCAST Team

One of the most widespread Front Range severe weather outbreaks in recent memory is taking shape on Wednesday, though we still have some concerns. Two-inch hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are likely across eastern Colorado on Wednesday. Before that however, there will be another more uncertain bout of severe weather Tuesday night for the northern Front Range with big hail the main concern. Let’s get into this two-folded complex forecast!

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May 7, 2023 / BoulderCAST Team

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April 2023 Graphical Weather Review: Colder than average for a sixth straight month!

May 2, 2023 / BoulderCAST Team

April 2023 concluded as Boulder’s sixth consecutive month with below normal temperatures. At the same time, the Front Range area saw below normal snowfall and precipitation leading to increased drought coverage, though a soggy conclusion to the month did help things a bit. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during April and how it relates to climatology.