SPM 09-05-2022: Dry Statewide, Heat Builds for Labor Day Weekend

Issue Date: Monday, September 5th, 2022
Issue Time: 11:30 AM MDT

Summary:

Sunday of Labor Day Weekend featured unseasonably warm temperatures, plentiful sunshine, and precipitation-free conditions across the state. A handful of high-elevation stations reported T-0.05”, but stations recording any measurable rainfall were few and far between.

Hot conditions continue today with record-breaking heat expected. Remember to take heat safety precautions!

🥵 It’s hot out there! Everyone is in danger of extreme heat but some groups are more vulnerable than others. Drink water, frequent air conditioned areas when possible, and take breaks if out in the sun. #cowx #heatsafety pic.twitter.com/NkDsCTbJQg

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 4, 2022

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

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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.