A recap of yesterday’s hailstorms, a discussion of today’s forecast which contains more hail, and a look at the eye of Category 4 Hurricane Bud from GOES-16.
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The weather pattern for the week ahead will exhibit shades of the middle of summer with a ridge of high pressure parked across the south-central United States. As a result, temperatures in the Metro area will soar into the 90’s with only limited chances for rainfall through the week. This forecast doesn’t bode well for the meager snowpack remaining across the High Country.
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We provide a quick forecast update as a vigorous storm system bears down on Colorado. Our forecast includes widespread soaking rain, borderline severe thunderstorms, and a snowfall forecast map for the higher elevations.
On May 8th 2017, a severe thunderstorm formed over the western suburbs of Denver around 2:30 PM Mountain Time. Hailstones up to 2.75″ in diameter pummeled cars and structures causing a total of $1.4 Billion (that’s billion with a “B”!) in damage, thereby becoming the costliest hailstorm in state history. We take a look back at this historic storm, and give you warning of the impending insurance spikes for 2018.
After record-setting heat the last two days, the first wave of cooler air arrives early this afternoon. Then, an actual cold front is set to move in later tonight. Before that however, we’ll have to survive a few hail-producing severe storms this afternoon.
Our weather this week will be typical for mid-June. The initial focus will be the threat of severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, with tornadoes a viable concern. This will be followed by sunny and warm weather the rest of the week. High Country conditions will be exceptional this week, too.
May 2017 has already cracked the top 10 for wettest Mays on record in Boulder. Unfortunately, this trend looks to continue right until the end of the month. Read on for the soggy details as we provide our complete forecast for Memorial Day weekend.
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