How is it even possible to snow this early in the season? What are we thinking for snowfall amounts for the early-season snowstorm bearing down on the Front Range?  What could go wrong with the storm? Listen to find out!

Show highlights include:

  • Intro
    • Hosts: Andy & Ben
  • Current weather discussion [Timestamp 11:00]
    • A look back at August 2020
      • August 2020 was dry, but not as dry as August 2019
      • Denver closing in on 90-degree day record, currently ranked #2
      • New wildfires in Colorado, including the largest in Colorado state history (Pine Gulch Fire)
      • Thick smoke and poor air quality continue for the area
      • Back to 100% drought coverage in the state
      • Read the companion blog post HERE
  • Forecast Discussion: Historically early snowfall is coming [Timestamp 27:37]
    • How is air from the Arctic getting to Colorado this early?
    • Challenges with forecasting snow accumulation in the summer time
    • Historical analogs for a snow event this early are few and far between
    • Preliminary snowfall forecast amounts
    • What could go wrong?
    • Read the companion forecast discussion post HERE

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