SPM 07-23-2022: Quieter Friday

Issue Date: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
Issue Time: 9:00 AM MDT

Summary:

Friday saw even less coverage of precipitation than Thursday, as dry air and rising heights aloft limited convective development. Weak showers and storms were strictly confined to the high elevations and foothills, with the highest, albeit still scattered at best, coverage over the southern mountains and Raton Ridge. Precipitation totals were light, with rain gauge observations of T-0.20” where rain was observed. The heaviest rain fell across Costilla and southwestern Las Animas Counties, where QPE data suggests localized amounts up to 0.50”. Temperatures remained hot across the state, as well.

No flooding was reported yesterday; if you observe flooding in your area, remember to use the “Report a Flood” page to make any flood reports when you can safely do so. For precipitation estimates in our area, check out the map below.

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The map below shows radar-estimated, rainfall gage-adjusted Quantitative Precipitation Estimates (QPE) across Colorado. The map is updated daily during the operational season (May 1 – Sep 30) by 11AM. The following six layers are currently available: 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour total precipitation, as well as maximum 1-hour, 2-hour and 6-hour precipitation over the past 24 hour period (to estimate where flash flooding may have occurred). The accumulation ending time is 7AM of the date shown in the bottom right corner. Also shown optionally are vulnerable fire burn areas (post 2012), which are updated throughout the season to include new, vulnerable burn areas. The home button in the top left corner resets the map to the original zoom.