Every year on February 2nd, the world watches as Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog, emerges to predict the weather. But here in Colorado, we have our own furry forecaster: Flatiron Freddy. And unlike Phil, Freddy brings a unique Rocky… Read More »Flatiron Freddy: Colorado’s Own Weather-Predicting Marmot
The National Weather Service has released Denver’s 2024 Climate Summary, revealing a year marked by weather extremes, record-breaking temperatures, and notable storms. Temperatures: Third Warmest Year on Record Denver experienced one of its warmest years in history, with an annual… Read More »Denver’s 2024 Climate Summary: A Year of Extremes
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Colorado offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s diverse and often unpredictable winter weather. From record-breaking warmth to bitter cold, here’s a closer look at the climate trends for MLK Day in Denver since… Read More »Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weather in Colorado: A Look Back at the Extremes
Denver is no stranger to dramatic weather, but the city’s history of extreme temperature changes and bone-chilling cold spells is nothing short of extraordinary. While the current cold snap has left Denverites shivering— more than a 40-degree drop in just… Read More »Denver’s Record-Breaking Cold: A Dive into Extreme Temperature Swings
The term “polar vortex” often evokes images of bone-chilling Arctic air sweeping across the United States. But is the polar vortex responsible for this particular cold air outbreak? As temperatures fluctuate significantly this winter and severe weather events seem to… Read More »What Is The Polar Vortex?
As the holiday season settles in, Denverites prepare for the usual mix of festive lights, cozy gatherings, and—of course—weather that can be as unpredictable as our beloved Broncos. Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or hoping for mild temps… Read More »A Look at Denver’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Weather: A Mile-High Holiday Tradition
For those of us living in Denver, December 21st marks an important celestial event—the winter solstice—the official start of winter and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This moment happened at 4:20 AM EST today, signaling… Read More »Winter Solstice in Denver: Embracing the Longest Night of the Year
As December 1st marked the official start of meteorological winter, Coloradoans are preparing for the winter season based on a consistent three-month period of December, January, and February. While the astronomical winter doesn’t begin until around December 22nd, meteorological winter… Read More »Colorado’s Meteorological Winter: What to Expect in the 2024-2025 Season Amid La Niña and El Niño Changes
As Denver wakes up to clear skies this Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the city’s Thanksgiving climatology. Snowfall yesterday added a wintery prelude to the holiday, but the weather today is shaping up to be quiet and… Read More »Denver’s Thanksgiving Day Climate: A Historical Look at the City’s Weather and Snowfall Trends
As Halloween approaches, Denver’s weather can be as unpredictable as the costumes on its streets. From sunny skies to snow-covered pumpkins, the Mile High City has experienced a variety of spooky weather patterns on October 31st over the years. Let’s… Read More »Denver Halloween Climatology: Tricks and (Weather) Treats
This past weekend marked the official arrival of fall in Colorado, as cooler temperatures and a stormy system swept through the region. While the mountains saw their first significant snowfall of the season, many across the plains experienced a marked… Read More »Fall Is Officially Here: Weekend Storm Recap, Fall Foliage, and Weather Outlook for the Month Ahead
As summer 2024 nears its end, some parts of Colorado have already experienced their first snowfall. Last night, a cold front brought snow to Pikes Peak, Berthoud Pass, and Rocky Mountain National Park, marking the transition to cooler weather in… Read More »Snowfall Returns to Colorado’s High Peaks: When Will Denver See Its First Snow of the Season?
Labor Day in Denver, Colorado, serves as a vibrant marker of summer’s end and the approach of fall. Historically, this holiday has showcased a wide range of weather extremes, from scorching heatwaves to cooler autumnal chill. As September 1st, the… Read More »Denver’s Labor Day Weather Extremes and September 2024 Outlook
Yesterday marked the summer solstice, occurring precisely at 4:51 PM EDT, signaling the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. As the Earth’s axial tilt reached its maximum inclination toward the sun, regions north of the Tropic of… Read More »Celebrating the Summer Solstice: June 20, 2024
As the summer of 2024 gets closer, the southwestern United States is experiencing a severe heatwave that has brought record-breaking temperatures and heightened risks for residents. While Colorado has seen some 90 degree days recently, it’s nothing compared to the… Read More »Scorching Heatwave Grips the Southwest
Both Punxsutawney Phil and Flatiron Freddy have agreed that spring is coming early this year and many Coloradans across the state are itching for it to arrive. As Colorado begins to transition from the cold and dark grip of winter… Read More »Colorado’s Spring Thunderstorms: When Tornadoes and Hail Are Likely to Occur Based on Climatological Data
Denver experienced exceptionally low temperatures in recent days as an arctic air mass made its way down from Canada into much of the Continental United States. The temperatures dropped so low that headlines across the nation were centered around the… Read More »Did Denver Break Any Records With The Recent Arctic Blast?
As the countdown to 2024 begins, the residents of Denver, Colorado, can look forward to a calm and mild celebration this December 31st. This is not always the case when ringing in the new year. To gain insight into what… Read More »Denver’s New Year’s Eve Climatology: A Historical Weather Perspective
As the festive season approaches, the dream of waking up to a picturesque “White Christmas” captivates the imagination of many. But what constitutes a “White Christmas,” and how often does it occur in the city of Denver? Let’s delve into… Read More »Unveiling Denver’s Historical White Christmases: Snowfall, Temperatures, and Records
A slow moving low pressure system produced record breaking rainfall for the date at DIA on May 11th with 2.92″ reported breaking the old record of 1.55″ in 2011. This storm produced flooding for many locations and ensures May of… Read More »Denver Breaks Daily Rainfall Record!
After one of the colder winter seasons in many years Denver has been experiencing record breaking temperatures recently in April on the 11-12th. The record high of 80°F on Tuesday the 11th was last set in 1982 and DIA reached… Read More »Another High Temperature Record Broken at DIA Today After Months of Below Normal Temperatures.
Temperatures are expected to warm well into the 80’s from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs this afternoon which will break daily records for many locations. The record high for DIA today (4/11) is 80°F set back in 1982 and this… Read More »Record Heat for the I-25 Corridor of CO Today
After a round of snow during the evening hours of April 4th, 2023, skies gradually cleared over the Denver area. With an Arctic airmass over the region, this resuled in a record low overnight temperature of 11°F for Denver(DIA) for… Read More »Record Low for Denver(DIA) 4/5/2023
Moderate to heavy rainfall moved into California over the past few days bringing much needed rainfall to most areas. Currently the drought monitor is in severe to extreme drought and has been for the California area for the past few… Read More »Heavy Rains Impact California
Overnight lows dropped to a bone chilling -24°F at DIA right around daybreak on December, 22, 2022. This was after a rather strong cold front that moved through the previous night which enabled a blast of Arctic air across eastern… Read More »Coldest Day on Record?
The storm track has taken a turn to the N over the past few weeks producing a blizzard for the northern plains with snow for the northern Rockies. Even western CO has seen some rain and snow but areas E… Read More »A DRY April for the I-25 corridor of Colorado!
Below are updated snow totals for the 4/11-4/12 snow storm that impacted eastern MT. The information below can be found by visiting the NWS in Billings: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=byz&issuedby=BYZ&product=PNS Public Information Statement National Weather Service Billings MT 814 PM MDT Tue Apr… Read More »Updated Montana Snow Totals 4/12/2022
A major storm is impacting the NW portion of the US and as it moves inland will be producing accumulating snow over the mountains of OR/ID/MT/UTWY and western CO. The heart of the Rocky Mountains is lacking in snowfall as… Read More »Western storm system to produce beneficial snow for the places that need it most!
While the I-25 corridor from Cheyenne to Trinidad received nightly bouts of snow from the 21-24th the snow accumulations were relatively light with anywhere from 2-6″, but… In the mountains they were measuring snow by the foot in the ski… Read More »After an active week Colorado snow pack is near normal!
The NWS in Boulder did a great job breaking out the peak wind gusts by county over NE CO from the severe wind event yesterday (12/15). The strong winds resulted in heavy damage to trees along the Front Range. The… Read More »High Wind Reports from the NWS in Boulder for NE CO
The NWS in Pueblo has broken out the recorded wind gusts yesterday from highest to lowest over eastern Colorado. There was some amazing video on the internet from SE CO that just blows my mind! Wind gusts even reached 100… Read More »High Wind Reports from the NWS in Pueblo for SE CO
