Spring and fall in Colorado are known for rapid weather changes, snow one day and sunshine the next. But there’s another atmospheric oddity that occasionally spins through our skies — the cold air funnel cloud. What Are Cold Air Funnels?… Read More »Colorado Skies and Cold Air Funnels: What Are They?
As spring blooms across the Centennial State, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has recently dropped its 2025 Spring Outlook — and it’s a must-read for Coloradans. From warmer temperatures to shifting drought patterns, here’s what you need to know to stay… Read More »Spring 2025 Climate Outlook: What’s in Store for Colorado?
As summer edges closer and Colorado gears up for warmer days, the National Weather Service (NWS) is rolling out a major update to how it warns us about extreme heat. As of March 4, 2025, the terms we’ve known for… Read More »Heat Alerts Just Got a Makeover: What Coloradans Need to Know
On March 23, 2016, a powerful blizzard struck central and northeast Colorado, bringing heavy snowfall, fierce winds, and widespread disruptions. This storm, which intensified as it moved into eastern Colorado, became one of the most significant blizzards to impact the… Read More »The March 23, 2016 Blizzard: A Historic Storm in Colorado
Despite the recent cold snap in the past couple days, many Coloradans have recently enjoyed a taste of spring, with temperatures soaring into the upper 60s last week. These mild, sunny days have sparked a common question: what does the… Read More »Colorado’s March Weather Outlook: Spring Warmth or Snowy Surprises?
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
As the year ends and a new one begins, Denverites often wonder what the weather will bring for their celebrations and resolutions. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks downtown on New Year’s Eve or starting the year with a brisk hike on… Read More »Denver’s New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: Climate Trends and What to Expect This Year
Weather maps are essential tools for understanding atmospheric conditions, forecasting, and interpreting what’s happening in the sky. Whether you’re preparing for a weekend hike or simply curious about the weather, knowing how to read these maps can give you valuable… Read More »How to Read Surface Weather Maps: A Beginner’s Guide
As Coloradans, we’re no strangers to nature’s power – from blizzards to wildfires, our weather has its own intensity. However, the recent hurricanes Milton and Helene have raised questions about how hurricanes are categorized, particularly as some of these storms… Read More »Understanding Hurricane Categories: How Hurricanes Like Milton and Helene Are Classified
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
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?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have announced the completion of a $150 million, nine-year Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather radar network. This vital upgrade extends the… Read More »NOAA Completes $150 Million Upgrade to NEXRAD Weather Radar Network
In an era where precise weather forecasting is becoming increasingly vital, innovative technologies are stepping up to fill the gaps left by traditional methods. One such groundbreaking innovation is the deployment of advanced weather drones. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting: The Role of Advanced Weather Drones
On May 27, 1997, a deadly severe weather episode unfolded across Central Texas, etching itself into the annals of meteorological history. This day is remembered for one of the most powerful and devastating tornadoes ever recorded: an F5 tornado that… Read More »The F5 Jarrell, Texas Tornado of 1997: A Cataclysmic Event
The genesis of Doppler radar can be traced back to the Doppler effect, a phenomenon proposed by Austrian physicist Christian Doppler in 1842. This principle elucidates the variation between the observed frequency and the emitted frequency of a wave for… Read More »The Birth of Doppler Radar
On April 8, 2024, an extraordinary astronomical phenomenon unfolded across the skies of North America: a total solar eclipse. This rare celestial event, characterized by the precise alignment of the Moon, Sun, and Earth, captivated millions with its ethereal display.… Read More »Observations and Analysis of the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024
Meteorologists use many tools when interpreting weather patterns and creating forecasts. One of these tools is satellite imagery. Here in the United States, imagery from NOAA’s GOES-18 Satellite is the most used, more specifically the GOES-R Series. According to NOAA,… Read More »Weather Satellites – NOAA’s GOES-R Series
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
The first snow of the season was observed for many along the I-25 corridor from Fort Colling to Colorado Springs but some areas did miss out, including DIA which only reported a trace of snow. Below are some snow totals… Read More »Preliminary Snow Totals from the NWS in Boulder
A major storm system has been impacting the northern Rockies bringing beneficial snow to areas that are far behind normal as of today. As this storm churns over the Dakotas the northern Great Plains will experience a BLIZZARD! Below are… Read More »Preliminary Snow Totals for Montana 4/11-4/12/2022
Now that we are officially into spring, the snow season will slowly come to a close but snow will fall with regularity in the high Country through May and even into June above 10,000ft. Most of the major river drainages… Read More »Current Colorado Snowpack
Tonight and into tomorrow, January 18, 2022, the Colorado region will experience an array of winter weather from freezing fog, drizzle, snow, sleet, graupel and sleet/ice pellets. This is in part due to the above average temperatures from previous days… Read More »Types of Precipitation
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
