The odds are dwindling for us, said john henz, president of henz meteorological services. The monsoon has gained official start and end dates in the united states june 15 and sept. I am arriving in thailand around may 20, and could end up staying for over a month. Monsoon season knocking on colorados door cbs denver. The monsoon season seems to be arriving in colorado.
Nearly a quarter million acres were charred, more than 600 homes damaged, and at least 35,000 people were evacuated statewide. Whether you like to fish, hike, bike, camp, shop, go to the park, or just hang out at home on the deck, the white mountains deliver. Jul 08, 2014 the summer monsoon is weeks away from hitting colorado and this year it could bring more rain than usual. The longterm average temperature for the month of july is 73. The first surface map is from june 2015 and shows dewpoints in the teens and 20s. Monsoon brings more rain chances this week july 24, 2017 john r. Officials declared victory over the southern arm of the cerro grande fire sunday. The restaurant has a focus on serving organic dishes that are free from artificial ingredients, preservatives and dyes. Will monsoon season arrive late this year to colorado. Observations of july through august in 2014, 2015, and 2016 are compared to nesm hindcast for those months. The monsoonal flow of tropical moisture is a hallmark of latesummer weather in the rocky.
Its also monsoon season, when afternoon thunderstorms are probable. Monsoon restaurant in aurora, colorado specializes in serving authentic indian cuisine. It isnt a season like winter or summer, its a season like deer season or tornado season. Jul 02, 2015 denver cbs4 if youve lived in colorado for any length of time theres a good chance youve heard the word monsoon at some point during the summer season. We take a look at what that means for rivers, wildfires, and the future of water use in the west. What another dry winter means for colorado and the west. Monsoon rains are expected to be 93 percent of a longterm average. Jul 19, 2017 very information post about monsoon season hitting denver and how to deal with it. Monsoons play a critical role in the desert and mountain environments of the southwest by providing much needed water. Its the beginning of the colorado monsoon season and 2015 is no different. The north american monsoon, variously known as the southwest monsoon, the mexican monsoon, the new mexican monsoon, or the arizona monsoon, is a pattern of pronounced increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over large areas of the southwestern united states and northwestern mexico, typically occurring between july and mid september. Aug 04, 2017 were all but committed to the move until we recently learned what summer monsoon season is all about. Folks new to the area have no idea whats about to happen to them.
Meteorologist sam schreier discusses monsoon season in colorado. The monsoon the annual reversal of winds that helps draw up moisture to the desert southwest each summer and early fall is normally approaching peak season by late july and early august. The old farmer s almanac s extended forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to gardening, hiking, and other outdoor activities. That outlook is the opinion of experts at the climate prediction center in. It is largely agreed upon that monsoon season s true start is when the average daily dew point in tucson is at least 54 degrees for three consecutive days. Oct 04, 2012 a shower passed over downtown denver at dusk monday night, at what appears to be the early stages of the southwest monsoon season.
See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days for the high plains region. Monsoon season is a group of kids from the thailandburma border who have risen from their circumstances to create and conquer the world of. The cool pass of rain the front range experienced monday keeps hope alive that a wet monsoon season will help quench the thirst of the states parched mountains and plains. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading monsoon season. Monsoon season in northern colorado villages fort collins. What another dry winter means for colorado and the west 5280. Apr 29, 2015 monsoon rains are expected to be 93 percent of a longterm average. Evaluating forecasts for indian summer monsoon precipitation. Denver is just five days away from tying the record for 90plus days, set in 1994. Monsoon season seems to be arriving in colorado the denver. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This usually happens when a strategically centered high pressure with clockwise flow around it and low pressure with counterclockwise flow around it. Monsoon season typically starts in mid july and continues through the end of august but can persist as late as october. So how is an intrepid coloradoan to deal with the speedy change in daily weather patterns. Jul 05, 2018 meteorologist sam schreier discusses monsoon season in colorado. Life hacks for afternoon summer storms an iconic colorado summer weather pattern, the afternoon thunderstorm, brings rain to thirsty fields and mountains and lowers the fire danger. This video shows the daily cycle of heat, moisture, and. Denver weather denver, colorado forecast tripadvisor. An update on colorados paltry 2015 wildfire season bouldercast. Monsoon season is the name for a period of time in which monsoon storms take place. Were all but committed to the move until we recently learned what summer monsoon season is all about. Historical fire data 19922015 large fire clustering analysis in june shows the advent of the core fire season across co, and to a lesser extent an increase in large fires over eastnortheast wy. But thunderstorms also bring lightning, start wildfires, and create flash floods. The north american monsoon or nam is a shift in the wind pattern that allows for continuous moisture to flow from the gulf of california into the normally arid southwest region of the country.
I do not think that i will go to the beaches near phuket, but may choose to if my schedule allows for it. Where and when is monsoon season a trouble in thailand. Aug 07, 2015 nearly a quarter million acres were charred, more than 600 homes damaged, and at least 35,000 people were evacuated statewide. Strong monsoon thunderstorms moved through many areas south of denver last night and the rainfall totals for some of those areas are nothing short of impressive.
Forecast colorado archives about forecast colorado forecast colorado is your place for the latest breaking weather news for denver and colorado, featuring the latest forecasts, road conditions and closures with an occasional. Strong, early monsoon season predicted for western colorado. A monsoon is a seasonal large scale pattern that brings thunderstorms. Monsoon season is a group of kids from the thailandburma border who have risen from their circumstances to create and. Getting into the mountains is easy yearround except for during an active snow storm. Jul 09, 2012 forecast colorado archives about forecast colorado forecast colorado is your place for the latest breaking weather news for denver and colorado, featuring the latest forecasts, road conditions and closures with an occasional detour into meterological science, trivia and oddities. Were smack dab in the middle of colorados monsoon season. This paper focuses on the peak monsoon months for three consecutive years. National weather service forecast models show lateafternoon showers developing in southwestern colorado through at least monday.
Denver and colorado take good care of the highways and roads to make sure tourists can access the rocky mountains for four seasons of recreation, relaxation, and sports. Mdt july, 2015rain pours at coors field on june 6, 2015 in denver, colorado. Indian monsoons have strengthened over past 15 years, study. Doug pensingerdenver were smack dab in the middle of colorados monsoon season. The white mountains of arizona has something for everyone. The second map, two months later, shows dewpoints in the 50s, with a high pressure centered over the four corners and a low pressure along the californiaarizona border. In addition you can enjoy seven seasons instead of the traditional four. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers in house dining, takeout and delivery services. Denver cbs4 if youve lived in colorado for any length of time theres a good chance youve heard the word monsoon at some point during the summer season. Colorado monsoon, monsoon season, north american monsoon by chris spears denver cbs4 rich moisture associated with the north american monsoon is flowing into the desert. Doug pensinger denver were smack dab in the middle of colorados monsoon season. There are four good months to get materials over the mountains and get houses built before the monsoon season.
Historical fire data 1992 2015 large fire clustering analysis in june shows the advent of the core fire season across co, and to a lesser extent an increase in large fires over eastnortheast wy and southwest sd. Monsoon season in the southwestern united states durango. With dangerously low snowpack levels across the state, colorado is facing a severe water shortage. Denver and colorado take good care of the highways and roads to make sure tourists can access the rocky mountains. Indias weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50year average of 89 cm. Very information post about monsoon season hitting denver and how to deal with it. Basically, its just a wind change that brings lots of. We provide an update on the 2015 fire season so far and discuss the forecast heading forward. Rainfall totals the general trend for douglas county was a larger amount of rainfall south and east of castle rock.
The summer monsoon is weeks away from hitting colorado and this year it could bring more rain than usual. For this reason, tucson actually sees more monsoon rainfall than denver on average and has a more predictable and consistent monsoon climatology. This wasnt light seattle drizzle, but sideways hard driving rain for hours with hail and temps dropping to the upper 40s. Stormy spring likely to become soggy summer in colorado. Oct 11, 2014 an unusually hot year transitioning to a very wet year. But the area may not have many chances to reach that record, as the hot summer days drain into falls thunderstormandmonsoon season. In fact, as reported at denver international, march is the second snowiest month, averaging 10. Braddock 0 no doubt about it, this is the hottest time of year for most of eastern colorado including castle rock. Monsoons play a critical role in the desert and mountain environments of the southwest by providing much needed water and helping decrease the likely hood of forest fires. Jul 07, 2015 its the beginning of the colorado monsoon season and 2015 is no different. The seven seasons in the white mountains of arizona. Hot days with cooler midlevel temperatures lead to spectacular nocturnal storms.
A shower passed over downtown denver at dusk monday night, at what appears to be the early stages of the southwest monsoon season. Thats based on the last 35 years or so of record taking, and you try to spot the first day of the heaviest rain, and july 10th is when that tends to happen most often, said national weather service meteorologist todd dankers. Denver national adult baseball association the naba is colorados largest adult baseball league. My wife just finished hiking the co trail from denver to durango and out of 30 days she got rained on every day but two. The researchers did note a brief drying period during the 2015 monsoon season that caused widespread droughts throughout the subcontinent. The last freeze of the season on average falls on may 6. Additionally, warm air from the gulf of mexico can bring the first thunderstorms of the season, and continental warm air can bring summerlike warm and dry conditions.