We knew getting our first 90 degree reading of the year was a possibility today and sure enough, we did. Not only that, Denver also set a record high temperature for the date. As measured at Denver International Airport, the high temperature in the Mile High City hit 92 degrees today. That tops the old […]
Click here for the rest of the story.As it appears we are done with the white stuff for the season, we can now report a finally tally for snow. Thornton’s season recorded 84.3 inches, the second most since Thornton Weather came online in 2006. Only the 2015 / 2016 season had more (85.7 inches). The total is most notable because we never […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Earlier this week we set three cold temperature records. Late tonight another fell. As measured at Denver International Airport, the low temperature in Denver dropped to 19 degrees. The reading easily bested the previous record low temperature for April 16th of 22 degrees last set in 2013.
Click here for the rest of the story.One fact that may surprise those new to Colorado is that we are actually on the western edge of the infamous Tornado Alley. This large swath of land comprises much of the nation’s midsection and is a unique place as the United States sees more tornadoes than any other place on earth. In fact, tornadoes […]
Click here for the rest of the story.The month of March was a relatively quiet one for the most part. We didn’t see any particularly notable extremes and only one significant snowstorm. The month started out on the cool side and we received our first snow of the month on the 2nd. We then put together a stretch lasting two weeks with […]
Click here for the rest of the story.April marks a transition between winter and summer for most of the country but for Denver it is especially true as we can see a stunning variety of weather. The proverbial April showers are certainly a possibility for Denver. Snow? Tornadoes? Thunderstorms? You bet – all can happen! For good measure throw in a chance […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Certainly when you look back on February 2020, you probably will remember it as being cold and snowy. That indeed is true, as the numbers show, however that really only pertained to the first half of the month. The latter part was far more on par with what we expect to see. February 2020 top […]
Click here for the rest of the story.The month of March in Denver is usually one that is welcomed heartily by residents. We begin to shake off the cold of winter with warmer temperatures and calmer conditions. That does not mean we are done with snow and cold by any means. March usually offers healthy snowfall giving us an opportunity to add […]
Click here for the rest of the story.4February in Colorado typically brings to an end an extended period when average temperatures are at their lowest. Winter begins to loosen its grip and temperatures get warmer but precipitation is not a particularly common event during the month. Thus far, our snow season has been a mixed bag. We started fast in October and […]
Click here for the rest of the story.After a cold and snowy start to the season in October and November, December saw things dry out and warm up. Unfortunately, January 2020 continued the most recent trend with temps well above normal and very little precipitation. January 2020 top shots: Monthly photo slideshow The month was largely uneventful with no notable weather events. […]
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