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February 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.<\/p>\n
Thus far our snow season is looking in pretty good shape with most basins in the high country reporting above normal snowpack. \u00a0At lower elevations, we are running above average as well. \u00a0That is a good thing as February is only our sixth snowiest month so we may not see much snowfall for the balance of the month.<\/p>\n
Temperatures however do usually see a nice rebound during the month. Average high temperatures climb from an average of 44 degrees at the start to 50 degrees by the end of February.<\/p>\n
For the complete February preview including a look at historical averages and extremes as well as a look at what long range forecasts are predicting, click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February 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 is looking in pretty good shape with most basins in the … Continue reading Thornton\u2019s February weather preview: Month usually brings warmer temps, drier conditions<\/span>