For the third time in less than two weeks a significant spring storm will spread a hefty helping of precipitation to the Front Range in the coming days. Initially it will be all rain across the Plains Sunday and during the day Monday, but we are concerned about a change-over to snow Monday night into early Tuesday for the lower elevations. Let’s take a look at the storm timeline and how much May snow everyone can expect!
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These posts contain some discussion of the white stuff, whether it be mountain snow pack or a Front Range snowstorm.
Our weather during the month of April was very fickle. Eleven consecutive warm days kicked off the month but were quickly followed by a prolonged period of cold and snow on the heels of several Arctic outbreaks. The important result, however, was a significant improvement in the drought across northeast Colorado. Here’s a quick and colorful rundown of our weather during April 2021 and how it relates to climatology.
As 1 to 2″ of rain fell across the lower elevations this week, snow was falling above 6500 feet elevation across the Front Range where temperatures were cold enough. Let’s take a look at the snow totals from a storm that kicked off the month of May!
We begin very cold, rainy and snowy for some, but things will improve through the week slowly with a chance at hitting 80 degrees again by week’s end. Overall, though, the week remains fairly unsettled which is typical for this time of year and is welcomed considering the lingering drought. Let’s take a look at the forecast.
After our first real taste of summer the last few days, the weather will revert to more seasonal conditions Sunday into Monday. For Front Range Colorado in early May, that means severe weather, soaking rainfall and snow in the higher terrain. Let’s take a look at the latest on the stormy, soggy and snowy weather about to unfold!
A review of the snow totals from Tuesday night into Wednesday as snow fell above 6000 feet elevation across the Front Range (with just plain rain in Boulder and Denver).
Change is happening NOW! After a few days close to 80 degrees in Boulder and Denver, temperatures will tumble today into the 50’s with widespread precipitation developing through the day Tuesday and lingering well into Wednesday. The initial threat will be thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, but that concern will shift to heavy snow in the Foothills Tuesday evening and night. Let’s take a quick look at the forecast for this spring storm!
The week begins right where it left off from the weekend with highs near 80 degrees on Monday. A deep trough approaches Tuesday into Wednesday with widespread rain showers and chilly temperatures expected. Don’t worry though, by the end of the week a large dome of high pressure will return sending highs back into the 80’s just in time for the weekend.
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