Category: Severe Weather (Page 3 of 20)

The posts contain discussion of severe weather in our region, including forecasts, outlooks, and recaps of events involving large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

This Week in Colorado Weather: June 23, 2025

Colorado’s scorcher of a weekend is finally giving way to cooler, stormier skies—and not a moment too soon. After record-breaking highs in Boulder and Denver, a refreshing cold front kicks off the week with below-normal temps and a solid chance for showers and storms, especially Tuesday when things could turn severe. But don’t get too cozy—the heat will make a comeback late in the week into the weekend. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s weather during this final week of June.

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Forecast Update: Tracking potential quick-hitting severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon!

The anticipated reprieve from the heat has arrived! Low clouds blanket the Front Range Tuesday morning, and exactly how quickly they burn off today will be the key to unlocking explosive severe thunderstorm development this afternoon over our area. We discuss the latest forecast details surrounding the severe risk today, including our team’s lingering concerns, the timing of the risk, and which areas stand the best chance to see big hail Tuesday afternoon.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 16, 2025

Record-breaking temperatures will be the story this week in the Front Range, though there’s plenty more to discuss. While a brief cooldown is on the way Tuesday, it comes with a catch—a chance for severe storms, depending on how quickly low clouds clear up. Then, just as we get a break, another scorching heatwave arrives on Thursday through the upcoming weekend, with several days of triple-digit temperatures that will shatter records. Let’s dive into the details.

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May 2025 Graphical Weather Review: Lush landscapes, Foothills snow, and tornadoes, oh my!

May 2025 brought cool, rainy days to the Front Range, nurturing lush, green landscapes ahead of what is expected to be a hot and dry summer. The month also featured striking weather events, including a few picturesque tornadoes nearby and multiple rounds of snow blanketing the high Foothills. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during May and how it relates to climatology.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 2, 2025

As we step into the first full week of June, get ready for more cool and wet weather in the Front Range! A promising rain event kicks off the week Monday afternoon through midday Tuesday, with a cold front bringing much cooler temperatures and widespread showers and storms. Rain chances will linger through much of the week ahead, though uncertainty remains on exactly how things will unfold from midweek onwards. Expect highs to drop from the 80s Monday into the 50s Tuesday, and continue to run below average the rest of the week. If you were hoping for a dry stretch for early June, you might need to adjust your plans—keep those umbrellas handy!

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