These posts take a look back at recent weather events, like snow storms or severe weather outbreaks, and evaluate how the forecast played out. We evaluate how well the models predicted what actually occurred, and offer insight into what can be learned and applied moving forward.
We couldn’t have asked for a better Halloween weekend, with partly sunny skies skies and temperatures in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. We review October’s weather, and look ahead to an unsettled weather pattern for the week ahead. We may have dodged a bullet last week with regards to the season’s first snow; however, it doesn’t appear we will be quite as fortunate this go-round!
After a very tranquil and mild weekend with temperatures in the upper 60’s, this week’s weather will be cooler and more seasonal. We start off the week under cloudy skies due to an upper level system in the Pacific Northwest. The pattern then turns more active late in the week, with even the potential for a few snowflakes. Continue reading for all the details!
Through October 18th, Boulder is sitting nearly 10 degrees above normal for the month of October. This week will aim to change that trend, with a drastic cool down and the return of precipitation to the region.
Following a warm weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80’s across the Plains, this week will feature slightly cooler but still above average temperatures for the middle of October. A series of cold fronts will be the main storyline, along with the subsequent effect they will have on high temperatures. Our chance of rain is next to nil and hence it will be great weather for outdoor activities all around. Read on to find out just how warm it will get!
The weather has been quite cool and gloomy across the Front Range the last few days. Saturday’s thunderstorms gave parts of Boulder County their most significant precipitation in nearly three months. The week ahead will see a continuation of the wet weather and cooler air, but 80’s could return for the weekend. Read on for all the details.
September was exceedingly dry and warm across much of eastern Colorado. Consequentially, the wildfire threat is increasing with each passing day. More than half of Boulder County is now under a complete fire ban. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.
A cold front pushed through the region yesterday afternoon and behind it, northeasterly winds ensued with isolated showers across northeast Colorado. That will make for a cooler day today, with a quick return to the 80’s by Wednesday. Big changes are on the horizon, though! Could portions of Boulder County see snow showers come Friday? Continue reading to find out!
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