September 2022 followed the trend of the rest of the summer as another hot and somewhat dry month across the Front Range. The month entertained one of the longest and most intense heatwaves for so late in the season. Rainfall was below normal and there was no snow during the month. Smoke from out of state wildfires was also a theme at times. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during September and how it relates to climatology.
8th Annual BoulderCAST First Snowfall Contest
Are you eager for the first snow of the season? Have you already waxed your skis and purchased your Epic Pass? Our first big snow could be right around the corner! Mother Nature has been throwing wrenches into this annual contest the last few years making an accurate prediction for our first snowfall a monumental challenge! What’s in store for 2022? We provide a brief overview of Boulder’s first snowfall climatology and then pose a question…“When will Boulder’s first measurable snow occur this year?” Submit your guess for a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Those who get closest to the date and amount of our first snow win..
*Sorry. This contest is now closed to entries*
The first full week of October will feature a few cold frontal passages, one in the beginning and another toward the end. Both will be accompanied by the chance of rain showers and below normal temperatures. In between these two systems, drier weather and near seasonal conditions will be the norm under weak ridging aloft. Sorry folks! There’s still no snow nor any freezing temperatures in the pipeline for the Denver Metro area. Read on for more details.
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