Returning to our Littleton, Colorado, farm, it is clear that the Southwest Monsoon has not yet kicked in with sufficient vigor. The "lawns" and pastures have browned and the shrubs appear desperate for a good soaking.
Indeed, the Monsoon flow of moisture is late at best; perhaps it will not arrive at all. Having owned the property for thirty-five years, we have certainly experienced good and bad monsoon seasons. It remains to be seen how global warming will affect this annual weather phenomenon; it could go either way.
Since the Monsoon generally peaks from mid August to early September in this region, it is too early to know if it will be a bust for 2025. If so, we may have to wait for October snow, a bit late for our thirsty vegetation.
