Tag: Snow
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Denver’s February likely third warmest in 70 years, experts say
Denver will likely finish this February recording one of the highest average temperatures on record for the month, a National Weather Service official said. Denver’s average of 41.7 degrees Fahrenheit this February places it third-warmest on record, behind only 42.3 degrees (1930) and 43.7 degrees (1954), a spokesperson with the National Weather Service Boulder confirmed…
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12″ of snow could hit Denver over upcoming 24-hour stretch
Much of the Front Range has escaped serious snow thus far this winter, but that could change come the first week of March. Current forecast mapping from Pivotal Weather shows that Denver is favored to be one of the snowiest places in the state over upcoming days, specifically during a 24-hour stretch that will make…
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Up to 24″ of snow could hit Colorado mountain range in most likely scenario
A couple rounds of snow are set to hit Colorado this week and while impacts of this winter storm won’t be as widespread as that of last week, some mountains should get some decent snow. Per the National Weather Service, snow this week should favor northern Colorado, with an initial wave of snow set to…
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Double-digit snow totals expected this week as more winter weather approaches Colorado
Following big snow last week, it’s looking like more wintery weather will be rolling into Colorado over the next few days. Per National Weather Service reporting, the most likely snowfall scenario will mean that about eight to 18 inches of snow hits peaks in northern Colorado through Thursday morning. Snow should be minimal south of…
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Record-low snowpack streak extends to 39 days despite heavy snow this week in Colorado
Uh oh. Colorado’s major storms of the week have come and gone and the state remains below the record-low snowpack for the date extending its historic dry streak. As of February 20, statewide snowpack is at 7.2 inches of snow-water equivalent. The all-time low for the date (since records started in 1987) was previously 7.3…
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Another big wave of snow possible following the 30″ that hit some Colorado peaks this week
All signs point to Colorado finally escaping record low snowpack levels – at least for now. As of February 19, Colorado’s snowpack is at 61 percent of the norm for the date, bolstered by the 30-plus inches of snow that hit peaks near Wolf Creek Pass and Aspen this week. The current snow-water equivalent of…
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Peaks around notorious pass could get 71″ of snow this week after 36″ drops in 24 hours
Official snow totals from yesterday’s winter storm are still coming in, but mapping from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is already showing that significant accumulation took place. The area that got hit the hardest over the last 24 hours was southwest Colorado, with 36 inches of snow reported in the area of Wolf Creek…
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Winter storm socks Colorado mountains, high winds in the foothills Wednesday
Snow will continue to sock Colorado’s high country on Wednesday, and high winds could lead to dangerous conditions statewide, meteorologists said. Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s forecast. Hazardous winter weather in the high country The National Weather Service in Boulder said to expect prolonged periods of snowfall and blowing snow in Colorado’s…
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NWS map shows 48″ of snow possible on some Colorado peaks thru Friday morning
All signs point to big snow hitting Colorado this week – perhaps even bigger than what was initially anticipated. Mapping from the National Weather Service shows totals in the range of 36 to 48 inches of snow are expected on peaks near Aspen through Friday morning in the most likely ‘expected’ snowfall scenario, with widespread…
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Two feet of snow expected on many Colorado peaks this week
What could turn out to be Colorado’s most significant snowstorm of the season thus far is set to take place over upcoming days, likely to drop double-digit snow totals across the state’s western half with two feet of accumulation possible on numerous peaks. Pivotal Weather forecasting indicates that flakes start falling on Tuesday morning in…