The first frost and freeze warnings of the season stretch across the Northern Plains this morning. Though not especially early in that region, the autumn chill is getting plenty of attention after our long, hot summer. Here along the Front Range, we awoke to an overnight low of 47 degrees F.
Some might suggest that this early September plunge offers more evidence that global warming is but a liberal obsession. But a warming climate will not eliminate the seasons and, in fact, might make such "unseasonable" incursions more likely due to an energized jet stream.
Our recovery in Metro Denver will be rapid and we expect afternoon highs in the low 80s F for the next week. Of course, the longer nights, dry air and high elevation will allow overnight lows to dip into the 50s F but our brief, more intense chill is already ending.
