The storm system that has produced tornadic thunderstorms across the Great Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes Region over the past few days, has raked the Colorado Front Range with gusty, west winds. As the central zone of low pressure continues to push eastward, our winds will abate and a calm, chilly night is expected.
Indeed, a frost advisory has been issued for Metro Denver, with an overnight low anticipated in the low 30s F. Those who live at lower elevations across the Central and Eastern U.S. might be surprised by this forecast but snow and freezing temperatures are not unusual here through mid May.
On the other hand, the mountain corridor generally protects us from the tornados that have caused devastation to our east. Peak tornado activity in Colorado occurs in June and is most common on the plains of Northeastern Colorado. However, Front Range cities are especially prone to hail storms; a frost advisory is the least of our concerns in late spring.
