{"id":21861,"date":"2021-10-05T04:59:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/?p=21861"},"modified":"2021-10-06T05:08:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T11:08:22","slug":"october-3-to-october-9-this-week-in-denver-weather-history-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/weather-history\/october-3-to-october-9-this-week-in-denver-weather-history-2\/","title":{"rendered":"October 3 to October 9: This week in Denver weather history"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The first half of October historically is quiet for the most part but there have been years with plenty of excitement.\u00a0 We have seen damaging tornadoes and winds and of course significant snowstorms.<\/p>\n

From the National Weather Service:<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

In 1875\u2026very dense haze hid the mountains from view as observed from the city.<\/p>\n

In 1933\u2026rainfall of just 0.01 inch was the only precipitation of the month.\u00a0 This was the second driest October on record.<\/p>\n

In 1954\u2026the low temperature cooled to only 60 degrees\u2026the all-time record high minimum for the month October.<\/p>\n

3-4<\/p>\n

In 1969\u2026the first snowfall of the season totaled 16.0 inches at Stapleton International Airport.\u00a0 There was a thunder snow shower on the evening of the 3rd\u2026but otherwise little wind with the storm.\u00a0 The greatest snow depth on the ground was 8 inches due to melting.\u00a0 Heavy wet snow accumulated on trees\u2026which were still in full leaf\u2026and caused widespread damage from broken limbs and downed utility lines.<\/p>\n

3-5<\/p>\n

In 1984\u2026the remnants of Pacific Hurricane Polo produced heavy rain over northeastern Colorado.\u00a0 Most locations received between 1.00 to 2.50 inches of rain\u2026but 3.45 inches fell in Littleton.\u00a0 Rainfall totaled 1.73 inches at Stapleton International Airport\u2026where north winds gusted to 24 mph.<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

In 1912\u2026sustained south winds to 55 mph with gusts to 60 mph raised the temperature to a high of 83 degrees\u2026 The warmest temperature of the month that year.<\/p>\n

In 1924\u2026west winds were sustained to 46 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the city.\u00a0 The apparent Bora winds cooled the temperature to a high of 57 degrees from a high of 70 degrees on the 3rd.<\/p>\n

In 2004\u2026several small tornadoes touched down near Brighton\u2026 Barr Lake\u2026and Hudson in Adams and southern Weld counties. Most of these caused no damage.\u00a0 However\u2026a small tornado 5 miles southeast of Brighton caused extensive damage to a recreational vehicle and severely damaged a barn.\u00a0 The barn was torn from its foundation\u2026and the roof was thrown 100 feet.\u00a0 Four llamas in the barn were injured when it collapsed.<\/p>\n

4-5<\/p>\n

In 1997\u2026unusually warm weather resulted in two temperature records.\u00a0 High temperature of 87 degrees on the 4th exceeded the old record set in 1922 by one degree.\u00a0 High temperature of 86 degrees on the 5th equaled the record set in 1990 and previous years.<\/p>\n

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In 1962\u2026unusually severe thunderstorms for this late in the season affected areas from Boulder northward.\u00a0 Hail up to golf ball size and strong gusty winds did much damage to roofs\u2026windows\u2026and signs in Boulder.\u00a0 Heavy rainfall caused local flooding.<\/p>\n

In 1994\u2026lightning caused a power outage to over 2400 homes for a few hours in and around Nederland in the foothills southwest of Boulder.\u00a0 Very strong winds accompanied the thunderstorm.\u00a0 Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 mph and hail to 1\/2 inch diameter fell in Lafayette.\u00a0 Strong microburst winds gusting to 69 mph near Strasburg caused an oil rig to topple onto two vehicles\u2026injuring one person.\u00a0 The strong winds in the area also downed a few power poles\u2026 But caused power outages to only a few homes.<\/p>\n

In 1995\u2026strong winds spread from the foothills onto the plains.\u00a0 Wind gusts to 77 mph were reported atop Squaw Mountain west of Denver.\u00a0 On the plains\u2026winds gusted to 60 mph at Kennesburg and to 62 mph near Strasburg. North winds gusted to 41 mph at Denver International Airport.<\/p>\n

6<\/p>\n

In 1900\u2026northwest winds were sustained to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph in downtown Denver.<\/p>\n

In 1903\u2026northwest winds were sustained to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.\u00a0 The strong winds warmed the temperature to a high of 71 degrees in the city.\u00a0 The low reading was only 46 degrees.<\/p>\n

In 1910\u2026light smoke from forest fires drifted over the city.<\/p>\n

In 1976\u2026an arctic cold front brought light snow over the foothills above 6 thousand feet.\u00a0 Traffic was snarled at many locations.\u00a0 Only a trace of snow fell at Stapleton International Airport where rainfall totaled 0.20 inch and northeast winds gusted to 41 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1991\u2026the brilliant orange sunset was apparently the result of an extensive volcanic smoke layer in the upper atmosphere.<\/p>\n

In 1994\u2026strong west to northwest winds developed in the foothills above 9500 feet.\u00a0 A wind gust to 78 mph was recorded atop Squaw Mountain west of Denver and to 72 mph at Ward northwest of Boulder.\u00a0 Northwest winds gusted to 35 mph at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 2011…strong winds developed in and around the Denver area ahead of an approaching storm system. At the National Wind Technology Center…peak wind gusts ranged from 79 to 92 mph during the early morning hours. Across metro Denver…the strong winds toppled a few trees and damaged patio furniture. The wind caused a few flight delays at Denver International Airport due to a partial ground stoppage of incoming flights. Peak wind reports also included: 66 mph at Cedar Point…63 mph at Denver International Airport…60 mph at Buckley Air Force Base; 59 mph at Highlands Ranch; 58 mph at Deer Trail and Rocky Mountain Metro Airport in Broomfield; 55 mph at Bennett…Centennial Airport and City Park in Denver.<\/p>\n

7<\/p>\n

In 1903\u2026north winds were sustained to 40 mph with gusts to 48 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1917\u2026post-frontal northwest winds were sustained to 45 mph with gusts to 52 mph.\u00a0 Rain was mixed with a trace of snow\u2026the first of the season.\u00a0 Precipitation totaled 0.22 inch and included the occurrence of hail\u2026 Even though no thunder was heard.<\/p>\n

In 1950\u2026strong winds caused a power outage in Boulder. This was the heaviest windstorm since January.\u00a0 Damage was minor.\u00a0 Northwest winds gusted to only 35 mph at Stapleton Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1985\u2026strong Chinook winds buffeted the Front Range foothills.\u00a0 Wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph were reported in Boulder and atop Squaw Mountain west of Denver.\u00a0 Southwest winds gusted to 41 mph at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

7-8<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026the season\u2019s first snow occurred.\u00a0 Snowfall amounts varied from 3 to 7 inches across metro Denver. Snowfall totaled 4.0 inches at Stapleton International Airport where north winds gusted to 29 mph.<\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

In 1923\u2026southeast winds were sustained to 44 mph with gusts to 47 mph.\u00a0 The strong winds persisted through the afternoon.\u00a0 The high temperature of 77 degrees was the warmest of the month that year.<\/p>\n

In 1975\u2026a wind gust to near 100 mph was recorded in Boulder. Frequent wind gusts to 60 mph were reported along the foothills causing only minor damage.\u00a0 West winds gusted to 45 mph at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

9<\/p>\n

In 1910\u2026light smoke from forest fires in the mountains was sighted over the city.<\/p>\n

In 1982\u2026northwest winds gusted to 49 mph at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

9-10<\/p>\n

In 2005\u2026a major winter storm brought heavy\u2026wet snowfall to the Front Range mountains\u2026eastern foothills\u2026portions of metro Denver\u2026and the Palmer Divide.\u00a0 Snow accumulations ranged from 8 to 26 inches with drifts from 3 to 4 feet in places.\u00a0 The heaviest snow occurred to the east and southeast of the city\u2026closing most major highways in that area\u2026including I-70 from Denver to Limon.\u00a0 The Red Cross opened four shelters for people who were stranded along I-70 in eastern Colorado.\u00a0 Since many trees had not yet shed their leaves\u2026the storm caused significant tree damage.\u00a0 One woman in Denver was killed when a tree branch\u2026 8 to 10 inches in diameter\u2026snapped under the weight of the heavy\u2026wet snow and struck her as she was shoveling her driveway.\u00a0 Xcel Energy reported power outages to about 35 thousand customers.\u00a0 Several incoming flights were delayed at Denver International Airport.\u00a0 Snow totals included:\u00a0 16 inches in the foothills near Boulder\u202612 inches at Genesee and near Golden\u202622 inches near Watkins\u202619 inches near Bennett\u202617 inches southeast of Aurora\u202614 inches near Parker\u202613 inches near Castle Rock\u202612 inches in Centennial\u2026 11 inches in Parker\u2026and 10 inches at Denver International Airport and in Littleton.\u00a0 While many areas of metro Denver received heavy snow\u2026others experienced almost entirely rain. This included west and northwest metro Denver\u2026Boulder\u2026and Longmont.\u00a0 Rainfall amounts were significant as storm totals ranged between 1.50 and 2.50 inches.\u00a0 The steady rainfall triggered 3 rockslides in foothills canyons.\u00a0 Two of the slides occurred on State Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon and the longest slide\u20267 feet in length\u2026on State Highway 74 in Bear Creek Canyon at Idledale.\u00a0 North winds were sustained to around 23 mph with gusts to 31 mph at Denver International Airport on the 9th.\u00a0 The high temperature of only 34 degrees on the 10th was a record low maximum for the date.\u00a0 The low temperature on both days was 32 degrees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The first half of October historically is quiet for the most part but there have been years with plenty of excitement.\u00a0 We have seen damaging tornadoes and winds and of course significant snowstorms. From the National Weather Service: 3 In 1875\u2026very dense haze hid the mountains from view as observed from the city. In 1933\u2026rainfall … Continue reading October 3 to October 9: This week in Denver weather history<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[81,106,62,61,741],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21861"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21863,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21861\/revisions\/21863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}