In Brief:
Near record heat and little chance of rain.
Monday Update:
The great western ridge moves in again bringing back late season 80's for highs. The normal high temperature is only 65F now - this is really warm. Records for these dates are still a bit warmer, in the mid to upper 80's. We see a hint of cool weather and showers about 9 days from now, but that can certainly change.
Stay tuned!
End Monday update.
Special Note:
This Saturday morning, we'll have a partial eclipse of the sun peaking around 10:30am. This eclipse will, at no moment, be safe to look at in ANY WAY except by certified eclipse glasses (undamaged and new) or a telescope with appropriate front end solar filtering.
I will be opening the Cherrywood Observatory for people to come look. Please do not bring any viewing aids (like binoculars) or welder goggles. To find my address and details, search for the Cherrywood Observatory eclipse on Nextdoor. I hope to see you there.
Thur Update:
The low and storm are pulling away. I received about 0.16 in of water yesterday and a trace or more today. The first freezing temperatures are headed in overnight tonight. There is a freeze watch for I-25 cities and the eastern plains. Cover those plants or bring them inside!
End Thur update.
The Forecast Discussion:
The ridge holds on for a couple more days. We'll see above normal temperatures into Wednesday morning (Figure 1). Afternoons get a bit breezier each day.
The Longer Range Forecast:
A healthy cut-off low rolls over Colorado Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. (Figure 2). At present, northern Colorado will see the precipitation, rain on the low lands, snow in the northern mountains (Figure 3). Rainfall amounts do look pretty light, though (Figure 4).
