Another system flies through on Saturday, but at this time its impacts look minimal. Highs will likely stay below freezing in Denver this afternoon, before climbing to near 50☏ Friday. Today remains chilly across the region before temperatures moderate Friday. Windchill values overnight were some -25☏ across portions of the Colorado Plains. Take a look at the incredible cold that has pushed south across the plains this week, with the northern high plains in a deep freeze this morning!Ī zoomed in look shows temperatures to -30☏ across Montana and North Dakota this morning, and in the single digits below zero to near zero across all of Eastern Colorado. Of course the other big story is the cold. This is still well below what we see on average to date, where one average we should be north of 20" at this point in the season:Īverage season-to-date Denver snowfall : 21.5“ #9wx #COwx /PLleH6nqr3- Chris Bianchi January 6, 2022 With 4.2" of snow at Denver International Airport Denver finally climbs into the double digits for season to date snowfall, with 10.1" now officially for the city. ![]() A nice, albeit COLD snow for northern Colorado! The map below shows our forecast (black numbers) vs reported totals. As you move south and southeast the totals drop off considerably, with just a Trace to 2" for most of the southern metro area, Palmer Divide, and Colorado Springs region. Our station received 4.5" of fluff overnight, with 5.0" in Fort Collins. Some foothill communities to Boulder's west picked up a foot of snow, with 9.0" reported in Estes Park. Of the Front Range cities Boulder looks like it came out on top, with an average of 8.4" reported across the city (forecast was 3 - 7"). Very strong winds, well in excess of Red Flag Criteria combined with moderate to low humidity.įires will spread very quickly with spot fires common.įire control is extremely difficult due to very strong winds.In the end, our forecast for yesterday's snow worked out quite well, with most areas falling nicely within range, and those that didn't (for the most part) seeing a boom snowfall – particularly those northwest of Denver in the area highlighted for the best potential to do so. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.Ĭonditions exceed minimum criteria for a Red Flag Warning in most cases. ![]() Increasing winds and lower humidity contribute to drying fuels.įires escape control more easily and containment is difficult for inexperienced fire personnel. To avoid windier and drier conditions from midday through mid-afternoon.Īll open burning is discouraged due to increased wind and lower humidity except by experienced fire personnel. Open burning is usually safe with the proper precautions.īurning should be done in the early morning and late evening This is still well below what we see on average to date, where one average we should be north of 20' at this point in the season: 4.2 snow total officially in Denver. Residents should always check on local ordinances that prohibit open burning under any conditions. With 4.2' of snow at Denver International Airport Denver finally climbs into the double digits for season to date snowfall, with 10.1' now officially for the city. Open burning is usually safe with proper containers and precautions under low fire danger conditions.
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