The week ahead will be generally quiet across Colorado’s Front Range with large scale ridging in place and the window for monsoon moisture quickly waning. Read on to find out which day we think offers the best chance of rain.
We also provide thoughts on the recent landfall of Category 4 Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
After a warm weekend, the chance of thunderstorms returns to the region this week, along with somewhat cooler temperatures. What days will likely see the best chance? Read on to find out. We also discuss the eclipse today and the threat of clouds hampering the viewing party!
Follow along with us as we provide forecasts leading up to the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st for Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. We’re here to help you decide where the best drive-able viewing will be.
*Forecast updates will be included in this post, as needed*
Our cool and wet prediction for the month of August has held true thus far. The city of Boulder is currently riding a streak of 17 consecutive days of below normal temperatures. Furthermore, the last 90-degree afternoon was nearly three weeks ago. Will the upcoming week continue the trend? Read on to find out!
As we begin a first full week of August, we detail the forecast which calls for a rather wet start to our week. Temperatures will be below seasonal averages thanks to cloud cover and precipitation, although a warming trend looks to take hold by the end of the week. Read on for our full weekly outlook.
Historical warmth and persistently dry conditions have spawned numerous wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia over the past few weeks. With a change in our synoptic flow direction yesterday, thick smoke has pushed into the Denver Metro area creating reduced visibility and air quality. We examine how the smoke got here and how the forecast for the weekend is shaping up.
It’s hard to believe that August is now upon us! Summer is almost half over. The month of July produced below normal precipitation and had a temperature nearly two degrees above average in Boulder. Should we expect more of the same in August? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.
As we close out the month of July and move into the fourth week of monsoon season, somewhat drier air will take hold across Colorado and make for less storm activity overall this week. However, a significant cool-down is likely towards the latter part of the week ahead. Read on for details.
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