Following right in the footsteps of May, June was another incredibly dry month across much of the Front Range, concluding as Boulder’s driest June in exactly 100 years. As a result, drought has returned to the area, including both Boulder and Denver. June also landed as one of the hottest on record for many Colorado cities. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during June and how it relates to climatology.
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Happy ☀️ Day! There is a chance today is the first 90 degree day of 2024. If not, we'll get there tomorrow… #cowx #boulder pic.twitter.com/vWw10m2FZA
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 2, 2024
The five -week period ending yesterday is the all-time driest such stretch (April 29-June 3) in Boulder's history dating back to 1893, and by a large margin! We really NEED rain! 🙏☔️ #COWX #Boulderwx #Boulder pic.twitter.com/1Mpdvs3OJd
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 4, 2024
🥵 Heatwave inbound! Several 90-degree days are lining up, beginning today for most! Record highs will be challenged on Friday. This & more in today's *Premium* Front Range weather discussion –> https://t.co/N1sCX5CT3k #COwx #Denver #Boulder #HeatWave #Colorado pic.twitter.com/UPreqHbQJ8
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 5, 2024
Finally a return of summerlike conditions in Denver! No not the 90-degree heat today. We're talking about the millions of residents breathing in harmful levels of ozone almost daily. But yeah, it's hot out too! 🏭 🚗 💨 #cowx #ozone #airqualityalert pic.twitter.com/lhTNkNxhKE
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 5, 2024
Yes, Boulder too had its first 90° day of the year yesterday, our warmest outing in nine months. Last year, our first 90°+ day didn't come until three weeks later on June 27th! 🌡️🔥 #COWX #Boulderwx pic.twitter.com/uLgYyemm0m
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 6, 2024
Getting reports of power outages in Gunbarrel following the nearly 70 MPH wind gust shortly ago #COWx #Boulderwx
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 7, 2024
⚠️ Heads up! There is a chance of ~1" diameter hail Saturday afternoon in Boulder and Denver, mainly from 1-4PM, with a better chance of hail up to 2.5" across far eastern Colorado. Stay weather aware today! #COwx #Boulder #Denver #Hail pic.twitter.com/VpIKp2qein
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 8, 2024
Big storm cloud on the left, tiny #Denver on the right! #cowx pic.twitter.com/VWc7hhI5do
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 8, 2024
❌☃️ We've now entered the No Snow Zone! This joyous, snow-free time of year only lasts about 13 weeks in Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy it! #COWX #SayItAintSnow #Boulder #Boulderwx pic.twitter.com/ZD8gs45yip
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 12, 2024
Air Quality Alerts are in effect today in two areas and for two different reasons — ozone and smoke. Another (almost) summer day in Colorado! #COWx #OzoneActionDay #Smoke #Ozone pic.twitter.com/lGy6MmWOgE
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 12, 2024
🔥💨 Smoke from the #InterlakenFire will mainly stay south of #Denver today, but Colorado Springs will be getting some lofted smoke by this evening #COWx pic.twitter.com/shRtfun0Ql
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 12, 2024
🌡️ Fun fact: Exactly 72 years ago today on June 12th 1952 #Boulder reached 100°F, the earliest triple digit reading, a record that still stands today. It's hot today, but not THAT hot!
❄️ Bonus fun fact: Five years earlier in 1947, it snowed on June 12th! #COWx pic.twitter.com/IvRVCmH0iQ
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 12, 2024
Forecast Update: A busy weekend forecast as near-record heat, ozone pollution, severe thunderstorms, and Mexican wildfire smoke are on the way! 🏭🔥🌡️⛈️
Here's the latest –> https://t.co/GwiAkXngae #COwx #smoke #Denver #Boulder #OzoneActionDay #Colorado #InterlakenFire pic.twitter.com/5QDrXc40ui
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 13, 2024
A return to drought conditions is likely unless we see widespread soaking rains soon… pic.twitter.com/7LW6jr6xit
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 14, 2024
It's like Mother Nature loves insurance claims… https://t.co/Os7SNy03dN
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 14, 2024
Just in: New massive Severe Thunderstorm Watch encompassing parts of 7 states, just east of Denver! #cowx https://t.co/WTWj3Dydma
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 14, 2024
'Twas a new record high in Boulder on Thursday, 99°F 🔥 #COWx #Boulder #Boulderwx pic.twitter.com/bXSTZRY5vM
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 15, 2024
🔥💨 Wildfire smoke has cleared out nicely for a beautiful but warm Saturday in the Front Range! However, thicker but lofted smoke may briefly make a return Sunday morning compliments of the #LittleTwistFire in SW Utah which was a prescribed burn gone wrong! #COWx #UTwx pic.twitter.com/GllbU0WWmQ
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 15, 2024
Were you on the comfortable side or the oven side of the Metro area today? 😂 #cowx pic.twitter.com/XTp3AtvkSw
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 17, 2024
14 degree temperature difference today between Boulder and Denver — another example of forecasting challenges introduced by the terrain surrounding the Denver Metro area on three sides. Get on our level, Kansas! #COWX pic.twitter.com/xShkCPSKdP
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 18, 2024
Last night's cold front has been well-received, in some areas more than others! #COWx pic.twitter.com/GdfhEvujeo
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 18, 2024
Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞🌎🥵#COwx pic.twitter.com/UUoz3MzITx
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 20, 2024
Beautiful weather above 13,500 feet today #cowx pic.twitter.com/ko1cPfKfJw
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 20, 2024
Nothing but sun in #Boulder this morning 🌻 #cowx pic.twitter.com/FMt8EZzUWY
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 22, 2024
Yes it'll be hot this week, but likely nothing record-breaking. This time of year, record values are in the low 100s! 🫣 #COWx #Boulderwx #Boulder pic.twitter.com/sIYuFWjHtj
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 24, 2024
2023 was the #5 wettest late-spring period in Boulder. 2024 has been the all-time driest… #COWx #Boulderwx https://t.co/1xwHicMMHs pic.twitter.com/DPO9rF0QH9
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 24, 2024
Current temp 99°F at #Boulder Airport. At least the heat index is only a comfortable 93°F…. #COWX pic.twitter.com/PuyiKBTgqO
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 24, 2024
🔥🗓️ Today marks the 12-year anniversary of the #FlagstaffFire in #Boulder, a blaze that sparked on the backside of Bear Peak from lightning on what was the 4th consecutive 100° day, aided by months of historic drought in the Front Range in Spring 2012! #COWx #Boulderwx pic.twitter.com/Qq3CGyDI1C
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 26, 2024
Hearing some thunder out there as scattered thunderstorms develop across the area. These hit or miss storms will be around through the evening with lightning, moderate rain and small to medium hail in stronger cells. Severe storms likely east of Denver this evening #cowx pic.twitter.com/plv1BeQpM2
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 26, 2024
Boulder needs to get a decent squirt of rain before 6PM today to avoid having this June land as the second driest on record and driest in 100 years! It's not looking good… #cowx #boulderwx
— BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️❄️ (@BoulderCAST) June 30, 2024
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