Category: Long-Range (Page 8 of 14)

It’s been hot, but where is the summer monsoon?

With the first full-week of July coming to a close, monsoon season is right around the corner for northeast Colorado. However, its arrival is not something you can mark on the calendar as there is no set date for its commencement. It fluctuates substantially from year to year, depending greatly on the weather patterns of Mexico, the southeast USA, and the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. We discuss the current state of the atmosphere and when we expect the monsoon to finally arrive.

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Flash flooding possible in coming days as tropical moisture descends on our region

Today was the 17th consecutive day of above average temperatures and dry conditions in Boulder and Denver. It’s about time for a change…don’t you think? Several atmospheric ingredients will be coming together over the next several days to bring cloud cover, much cooler temperatures, and the potential for significant rainfall to the state of Colorado. The atmospheric moisture content statewide will be close to all-time record levels for the month of June. With so much moisture involved, some areas could see heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. Read on for details.

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FORECAST CONTEST: Predict How Hot This Summer Will Be!

*Contest closes May 30, 2018 at 11:59 PM* 

All of our previous contests have involved predicting some aspect of snowfall in Boulder. This changes today! Your goal this time around will be forecasting how intense the summer heat will be during the upcoming months of June, July and August. To help you along with your prediction, we provide a brief overview of the climatology and cover what the models are predicting for this summer. Prizes include a $50 Amazon gift card and Premium subscriptions. Get your forecast in now!

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We’ve already surpassed May’s average precipitation, more to come this weekend

Premium Storm Update (Fri May 18 at 7:30 AM): We discuss the chances that the incoming storm could come in stronger and cause flooding across the region on Saturday. Plus, an update on the potential severe storm risk on Friday. READ NOW

We’re only half way through May, but many locations across the Front Range have already exceeded their normal precipitation for the entire month. This wet trend continues with another round of severe thunderstorms and widespread soaking rainfall this weekend.

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Southwest Colorado now experiencing “exceptional drought”, smoke fills the skies in Denver

Have you noticed the drop in visibility across the Front Range over the last few days? This haziness is actually smoke from the 11,000+ acre Tinder Fire currently burning in central Arizona. This may only be a foreshadow of things to come later this summer as parts of southwestern Colorado and the Four Corners region have recently shifted into the most severe drought classification. We provide an update on the situation and take a look at snowpack statewide.

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