Frigid temperatures shatter records across parts of Colorado
John Morrison
Bitter cold temperatures hit Colorado on Halloween morning, shattering previous record-low temperatures set 28 years ago.
As wild winter weather swept through much of the state this week, dropping up to 16+ inches of snow – temperatures quickly dropped. Pueblo reached -5 degrees Thursday morning, breaking the previous daily record of 14 degrees set in 1991. Temperatures also dipped to 7 degrees in Colorado Springs on Thursday morning, beating the previous daily record of 10 degrees, also set in 1991.
Record Lows in Pueblo & Colorado Springs Today. #cowx pic.twitter.com/60WIvWnnq5 — NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) October 31, 2019
Temperatures also fell to 7 degrees in Grand Junction Wednesday morning, crushing the previous daily record of 19 degrees, which was set in 1972. In addition to smashing a new daily record, this is also the all-time record low recorded for the month of October.
The low temp in Grand Junction bottomed out at 7 degrees at 7:58 am MDT. This set a new record low for Oct 30th and also CRUSHED the all-time #record low for the month of #October in Grand Junction! Needless to say, we may break that again tonight! Stay warm folks! #COwx #cold pic.twitter.com/N2hjBIsvyb — NWS Grand Junction (@NWSGJT) October 30, 2019
It’s no question that #Halloween2019 will go down in history as one of the coldest on record for several areas but, the question is, by how much? Let’s take a look back at Halloweens past with some Spooky Stats (aka “Halloween Climatology” for selected areas across E UT/W CO 🎃 pic.twitter.com/bhhCcCuE1M — NWS Grand Junction (@NWSGJT) October 31, 2019
Sunshine and beautiful weather are making way through much of the state. While temperatures are expected to climb well into the high 40s and 50s Thursday, chilly evening temperatures are expected to remain in western Colorado.
Temps look chilly for trick or treating tonight, but it will be dry. Dress warm! #cowx pic.twitter.com/aYiDVnbLP0 — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 31, 2019
Happy Halloween, everyone. For all you trick-or-treaters out there – bundle up, stay safe, and have fun!