Just over two weeks ago, the first snowstorm and the first hard freeze of the season descended on the Colorado Front Range, putting an end to autumn for 48 hours. Though many of the colorful leaves were taken down by the wind and snow, the temperature rapidly rebounded, the snow melted and we have enjoyed summer-like warmth ever since. Of course, the longer nights produce chilly mornings but afternoon highs have been in the mid 60s to mid 70s (F).
Yesterday, another cold front pushed southward across Colorado, bringing a raw day with intermittent showers. Overnight, that rain changed to snow and it continues this morning, with minimal accumulation; by this afternoon, the sun will return and the snow will disappear. Mild conditions are expected for the next week, though temperatures will be more autumn-like.
Once again, winter will retreat northward but it will continue making incursions into the Heartland. While its grip will likely solidify across the Midwest and Northeast by December, those of us along the Front Range will enjoy mild (if not warm) interludes, thanks to the intense sunshine, dry air and downsloping "chinook" winds.
Yesterday, another cold front pushed southward across Colorado, bringing a raw day with intermittent showers. Overnight, that rain changed to snow and it continues this morning, with minimal accumulation; by this afternoon, the sun will return and the snow will disappear. Mild conditions are expected for the next week, though temperatures will be more autumn-like.
Once again, winter will retreat northward but it will continue making incursions into the Heartland. While its grip will likely solidify across the Midwest and Northeast by December, those of us along the Front Range will enjoy mild (if not warm) interludes, thanks to the intense sunshine, dry air and downsloping "chinook" winds.
