SPM 09-06-2022: Heat Continues to Build

Issue Date: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Issue Time: 10:40 AM MDT

Summary:

Unseasonable warmth continued across the state on Monday as the upper-level ridge continued to build. This ridge suppressed precipitation for the state again, with most locations experiencing plenty of sun and heat. The exception was the highest elevations of the Central Mountains and especially the San Juans, where isolated convection developed during the afternoon. Rainfall amounts were very light and had a small spatial footprint, with general amounts of 0.25” or less; the highest rain gauge observation was 0.34” near Twin Lakes Reservoir.

Several high temperature records were tied yesterday over south-central Colorado. Remember to take heat safety precautions as the warmth will continue today.

A few record high temperatures were tied today (September 5th, 2022) across south central Colorado, including 89 degrees at Alamosa (set in 2020) and 78 degrees in Leadville (set in 1978 and 2020)! Elevation at the Leadville Airport: 9943 FT! #cowx pic.twitter.com/3hsPTcAgKT

— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) September 6, 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.