Ten years ago this week, torrential rains fell across the Front Range, triggering one of the worst floods in Colorado’s short recorded history, accompanied by a staggering repair bill now approaching $3 billion. With Boulder County at the epicenter of the disaster, the road to recovery has been long and arduous, and still continues today. We take a look back at this historic event, explain how it happened, and provide an update on related analysis performed since.
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Today was the 17th consecutive day of above average temperatures and dry conditions in Boulder and Denver. It’s about time for a change…don’t you think? Several atmospheric ingredients will be coming together over the next several days to bring cloud cover, much cooler temperatures, and the potential for significant rainfall to the state of Colorado. The atmospheric moisture content statewide will be close to all-time record levels for the month of June. With so much moisture involved, some areas could see heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. Read on for details.
With another month behind us, we once again have to talk about record warmth and continued drought for the Front Range. Is the weather pattern finally set to change as we begin the month of December? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month. We also touch on the potential for a snowstorm next week.
Let us be the first to welcome you to fall! That’s right…summer is no more, at least to us weather folks. September 1st marks the beginning of meteorological autumn. Picture-perfect weather has been a mainstay throughout the summer, which is both good and bad. The monsoon plume has largely been confined to our south and west, keeping the Front Range relatively parched, leading to dry and at times, dangerous fire conditions. Will this trend continue into September? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for next month.
Cooler weather and beneficial rains are spreading across the Front Range as monsoon moisture collides with a cold front on our doorstep. Continue reading for rainfall amounts, timing, and when to expect that brutal August heat to return.
Which mountain did Andy recently summit on a bike? Will September go down as the driest on record? How did the 2013 Flood impact each of the hosts? Listen for find out!
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