Colorado Sets Record with Wild Temperature Swings It’s been a wild week in Colorado weather-wise. From scorching heat and forest fires to winter storm warnings and snow, the state has experienced quite the fluctuation in temperature. The state kicked off Labor Day weekend with extreme heat. On Saturday, September 6, 2020, both Fort Collins, CO, and Denver, CO broke into the triple digits with a reported high […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 11, 2020 0 Comments
Denver, CO Hit 101ºF on Saturday, the Latest Date Ever Recorded for a 100º Day | Today it Will Snow… Denver, CO set a new record high temperature for the month of September on Saturday, a new daily high, and the latest day in the year that a 100ºF day has occurred when the mercury peaked at 101ºF. And today, it will snow… On Sunday the temperatures remained high, peaking at 95ºF and also hit 91ºF on Labor Day. Today, though, a […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
How Weather Conditions Affect Wildfires Weather conditions affect wildfires in three key ways that can lead to easier suppression or an out-of-control blaze. The three major factors for the development or suppression of a wildfire are wind, humidity, and air temperature. Wind Wind is the most obvious driver of a wildfire. As the wind picks up it flattens out the flames, bringing them closer to ground […] Fire Alex Camerino | September 3, 2020 2 Comments
NOAA September 2020 Climate Outlook: Late Season Heat Wave Across West, Potential Frosts & Freezes for Northern Plains This post first appeared on the climate.gov website and was written by Tom Di Liberto Good news for those who don’t prefer the summer heat: Meteorological autumn is officially here! Be forewarned, though. September can bring a wide variety of weather across the country, ranging from the peak of the hurricane season in the Atlantic to late-season heatwaves, or even […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 2, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA 8-14 Day Outlook: Meteorological Fall is Upon Us | Frost Over Northern Great Plains As we approach meteorological fall, here’s the NOAA’s outlook for the first week of September. Time to get those warmer garments out of storage… Expect above-normal temperatures in the Aleutians, southern Mainland, and coastal areas of the Panhandle, and below-normal temperatures for Northern Mainland Alaska. Over the CONUS, above-normal temperatures are favored in the West, underneath the eastern extension of the East Pacific Ridge. […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 28, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA Issues Long Term Outlook For Upcoming Winter 20/21 The NOAA has issued some experimental long term outlooks, giving us a look at what might be in store for the upcoming winter 20/21 season. Related: Direct Weather First to Issue 2020-2021 Winter Forecast Obviously, take these with a pinch of salt, as this far out things have time to change. The NOAA is currently estimating there is a 50-55% […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 23, 2020 0 Comments
Death Valley, CA Records Earth’s Hottest Temperature in 3 Years: Just 1º Less Than Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded The official weather observing station in Death Valley, California — called Furnace Creek for good reason — reached a scorching 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, CBS News reports. Related: Man Fell to His Death Canyoneering in Death Valley National Park, CA That marks the hottest temperature recorded anywhere on the planet since 2017 and is only one degree behind what […] SnowBrains | July 15, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Canyon Parks Service Takes to Social Media with Warnings of Extreme June Heat Grand Canyon is an unforgiving environment. The heat inside the canyon can cause shoes to come apart, and heavy hiking boots can trap sweat and lead to painful blisters. Before setting off on a hike, understand the limitations of yourself and your gear. https://t.co/PLebJv4uTz pic.twitter.com/fvB4DgHcl2 — Grand Canyon NPS (@GrandCanyonNPS) June 22, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Summer temperatures in Grand Canyon National […] Elliot Levey | June 30, 2020 0 Comments
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