STP 05-02-2017: Weak Upper Disturbance Struggled to Create Precipitation

Issue Date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Issue Time: 10:05 AM MDT

Summary:

A weak, upper-level disturbance rotated through the region yesterday, resulting in mainly cloud cover and a few pockets of light precipitation. The best support provided by the disturbance remained north of the state over Wyoming, so northern counties received the most benefit, relatively speaking. Larimer County was the “big” winner according to CoCoRaHS observers (0.03 inches), with Moffatt County in second place (0.01 inches). All other CoCoRaHS reports were for a trace of precipitation.

For a statewide look at 24-hour precipitation totals, please take a look at the Storm Total Precipitation map below. No flash flooding occurred yesterday.