Moderate precipitation has already enveloped much of Boulder County with snow flying in the higher elevations. We provide a brief update on the approaching storm system, detailing where and how much snow will fall across the region.
Moderate precipitation has already enveloped much of Boulder County with snow flying in the higher elevations. We provide a brief update on the approaching storm system, detailing where and how much snow will fall across the region.

We couldn’t have asked for a better Halloween weekend, with partly sunny skies skies and temperatures in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. We review October’s weather, and look ahead to an unsettled weather pattern for the week ahead. We may have dodged a bullet last week with regards to the season’s first snow; however, it doesn’t appear we will be quite as fortunate this go-round!
How close was last week’s rain event to instead being a major snowstorm for the Plains? How many of Colorado’s glaciers are “real”? Will October go down as the warmest on record? Listen for find out!
When will Boulder see its first snowfall? Are 80-degree days done for 2015? Will the hosts reveal their secret spot for taking in the fall colors? Are we officially in a drought? Listen for find out!
Through October 18th, Boulder is sitting nearly 10 degrees above normal for the month of October. This week will aim to change that trend, with a drastic cool down and the return of precipitation to the region.
Following a warm weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80’s across the Plains, this week will feature slightly cooler but still above average temperatures for the middle of October. A series of cold fronts will be the main storyline, along with the subsequent effect they will have on high temperatures. Our chance of rain is next to nil and hence it will be great weather for outdoor activities all around. Read on to find out just how warm it will get!
September was exceedingly dry and warm across much of eastern Colorado. Consequentially, the wildfire threat is increasing with each passing day. More than half of Boulder County is now under a complete fire ban. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.
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