Category: Winter Weather (Page 28 of 161)

These posts contain some discussion of the white stuff, whether it be mountain snow pack or a Front Range snowstorm.

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: Gorgeous the next few days, but a cooler more unsettled pattern takes hold late in the weekend

Abeautiful end to the week and first part of the weekend will unfold across the Front Range the next few days as Colorado rests directly under the influence of a ridge of high pressure aloft. The ridge over the region can be seen in the European ensemble 500mb height anomaly forecast below. By the end of the animaton, which is …

This Week in Colorado Weather: November 18, 2024

This week’s weather will be a mixbag across Colorado, with a little bit of Mountain snow, bouts of gusty winds, and one or two sizable temperature swings for the lower elevations. With the exception of a cold and windy Tuesday, the week ahead will be pretty nice for us overall. Looking ahead, a juicy atmospheric river may reach Colorado during the upcoming weekend with substantial Mountain snow in the works. Read on for all the details.

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Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: Staying mild & mostly sunny through the weekend, but much colder weather & light snow will return early next week

The mid-level ridge we mentioned yesterday has just passed to the east of Colorado now with quiet conditions expected statewide under its influence once again. The main change in our weather today will be the return of milder temperatures thanks to warm air advection in the southwest flow. Here's how things are looking from space this morning on the GOES …

This Week in Colorado Weather: November 12, 2024

Front Range weather will be quiet for the most part this week — a welcomed change considering how crazy things were around here recently. Temperatures will stayed near to slightly above normal in the days ahead. The only chance of precipitation will be on Tuesday alongside a shortwave trough and a cold front. However, this system will mostly hit the Mountains. We are also watching a potential late-weekend system into early next week that could bring a return chance for snow for the area. Read on for more details.

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Winter Storm Recap: Impressive week-long snow & water totals will ease the Front Range drought

The well-advertised late-week winter storm delivered widespread wet snow to the entire Denver Metro area and nearby Foothills Thursday into Saturday, with some rain mixing in at times across the warmer northern tier. We review the soupy snowfall totals from this final bout of winter weather that put a bow on the lengthy cold and snowy week in the Front Range. We also discuss the shift back to sunny and dry conditions for the upcoming week.

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Premium Storm Update – Fri 11/8/24 9:00AM | Heavy snow is beginning NOW across the area, but let’s take one final look at the data!

The faucet of Gulf of Mexico moisture is on full blast into Colorado today! Moderate to heavy snow is beginning across the Front Range NOW and will continue through early Saturday, at times mixing with rain on the north side.  We discuss the latest on the approaching low pressure, take a tour through the most recent model data, and provide a few final details leading into this big and wet snowstorm!

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Thursday PM Update: The never-ending winter storm returns Friday with heavy snow dumping on the Front Range again, but temperatures will be a problem for some… (Updated)

After already delivering a thick blanket of snowfall earlier in the week, the very same storm system is set to boomerang back north and slam eastern Colorado once again with widespread precipitation Friday into Saturday. With temperatures not as cold as last time, the storm’s impact will vary across the region, with plenty of heavy snow to go around, but also unfortunately with chilly rain spoiling the party a bit for northern cities. We discuss expected snowfall amounts, potential travel impacts, and the unique meteorological conditions contributing to what will be an extreme event for some parts of eastern Colorado to end the week.

Premium Storm Update (11/9/24 9:00 AM): The faucet of Gulf of Mexico moisture is on full blast into Colorado today! Moderate to heavy snow is beginning across the Front Range NOW and will continue through early Saturday, at times mixing with rain on the north side.  We discuss the latest on the approaching low pressure, take a tour through the most recent model data, and provide a few final details leading into this big and wet snowstorm! READ HERE

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