This week’s storm produced a hefty amount of precipitation to the entire Front Range. We provide a recap of the storm’s rain and snow, and also discuss a major pattern shift set to impact the western United States soon.
This week’s storm produced a hefty amount of precipitation to the entire Front Range. We provide a recap of the storm’s rain and snow, and also discuss a major pattern shift set to impact the western United States soon.
Premium Storm Update (Thu May 3 at 6:00 AM) Strong cyclogenesis and upslope: Moderate lower elevation rain and heavy snow in the Foothills is falling this morning as 40 mph upslope briefly surges into the Metro area. READ NOW
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We provide a quick forecast update as a vigorous storm system bears down on Colorado. Our forecast includes widespread soaking rain, borderline severe thunderstorms, and a snowfall forecast map for the higher elevations.
Over the last few days, weather models have shifted a few degrees warmer for the incoming spring storm. We discuss the implications and provide our preliminary snowfall forecast map.
Brief mid-level ridging returns to Colorado today, bringing quiet conditions and sunshine to our region. We also discuss the latest forecast for the classic Front Range spring storm headed our way on Friday!
In today’s forecast, we cover a quick-hitting Pacific trough set to bring cooler temperatures and gusty winds to the Metro area today. We also provide an update on the major spring storm eyeing Colorado late in the week.
The Pineapple Express was back at it again this past weekend. Another round of soaking rain struck California, with all that tropical moisture translating into heavy mountain snow across northern Colorado.
Strong winds are poised to impact the Front Range over the next four days as a potent Pacific trough moves across the state. The winds will also accompany drastic changes in temperatures from the 70’s to the 30’s, unfortunately. Read on for details.
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