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August 2024 Graphical Weather Review: A surprising late-season surge in the monsoon brought slight drought improvement to the Front Range

August brought welcomed change to the Front Range with the elusive American Southwest Monsoon finally making a late appearance. While much of the area ended with below normal rainfall in August, it was notably wetter than months prior leading to a slight improvement in the regional drought. It was also hot in August, with overall temperatures and the number of 90-degree days landing above normal. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during August and how it relates to climatology.

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Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Warm & dry weather for Denver, just a few storms in the Mountains

Labor Day Weekend won’t be quite as hot as it was on Wednesday, which was Boulder’s 40th 90° day of the year, but we are expecting warm and dry conditions to persist, perfect for any outdoor activities you may have lined up. The weather pattern will shift slightly early next week with the potential for isolated storms returning to the area. Whether you’re planning a trip into the Mountains or are staying comfortably down low in the city this holiday weekend, read on for the latest forecast details!

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 26, 2024

Recent monsoon rains have brought some improvement in the ongoing drought across our area. However, the weather this week in the Front Range will largely be focused around the passage of a couple dry cold fronts with minimal rainfall expected. Although temperatures will fluctuate from the upper 70s to the lower 90s at times, most of the week will hover near or slightly above normal. As we head into the upcoming holiday weekend, storm chances will increase somewhat as moisture-rich flow tries to re-exert itself over our area. All this and more in our latest weekly outlook!

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