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  1. ValpoVike
    I had a nice surprise burst of snow move thru this afternoon. It was almost like a squall but It only lasted 10 minutes, with a temp in the mid 30’s, and my gauge only logged .02” of liquid.
  2. ValpoVike
    Just drove in from DIA and roads were clear. There is a very sharp cutoff along I25 near Longmont where there was no snow unfortunately.
  3. ValpoVike
    I had a 50’ section of buck and rail fencing that was lifted, moved about 10’, and broken. This particular type of fencing is wide open and not prone to catching the wind. Based on the damage I estimate a 100mph+ gust. The odd thing is that it is only 70’ from my PWS which only logged a max of 56mph and is quite accurate. These gusts must have been extremely narrow and localized.
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    The RFW now has a PDS attached to it. I don’t know if that has ever been done around here.
  5. ValpoVike
    Tomorrow/Friday looks more concerning from a fire weather perspective than Wed, with lower RHs than the previous wind event, higher gust forecasts, and a much larger areal coverage of RFWs.
  6. ValpoVike
    Indeed, I found an 80mph gust in the last hour at the bottom of the canyon. Also, CDOT has closed 36 between Lyons and Boulder due to wind, which is probably a very wise move given the orientation and the fact that it hugs the base of the foothills.
  7. ValpoVike
    According to the Watch Duty app, no new fires today so far. Fingers crossed. Up here it hasn't been too bad yet as my max gust has been 54mph. Cruising the nearby Estes-area Davis stations on WeatherLink, the max I can find is 60mph.
  8. ValpoVike
    Yeah, it's been quite windy this week. Clocked 59 MPH on my Davis, but I am only at 7300'. The downslope has kept us quite warm too, with a low of 53 degrees this morning and a high of 59 so far today.
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    About 5" up here, pretty much aligning with the forecast yesterday. I did get to get my new plow out on the UTV to test it
  10. ValpoVike
    Yes, even a half inch should accomplish that.
  11. ValpoVike
    It has been consistent. Snowfall is bouncing around though.
  12. ValpoVike
    To pile on, I made my winter tire swap appointment for next Saturday, so yep.
  13. ValpoVike
    LOL, it's been in the 60's up here in the Estes Valley all week. Frankly, I am not complaining yet as I have a suspicion that that winter will come on strong in December.
  14. ValpoVike
    The models wavered a bit over the past few days, but have now picked this back up. Fingers crossed that we finally get some snow in the lower elevations next week.
  15. ValpoVike
    They held it at 150kts for the 5pm.
  16. ValpoVike
    Yes, should have said westward progress. It seems to have started wobbling south and a bit north rather than westward. But, definitely hard to tell.
  17. ValpoVike
    It looks like it is starting now from last several frames of satellite. It seems to have slowed down significantly.
  18. ValpoVike
    The shift east is concerning for Kingston. Melissa will be approaching from an angle that could inundate Kingston with storm surge.
  19. ValpoVike
    That track would be quite disastrous for Jamaica as it rakes most of the island with the front right quadrant. Not to mention the huge amount of moisture that will be lifted and squeezed out by the mountains.
  20. ValpoVike
    Both the euro and gfs had this late last week for the 16th, but then lost it. Fingers crossed!
  21. ValpoVike
    Way too early but I can’t resist. Models are showing the first snowfall for the front range mid month.
  22. ValpoVike
    Yes and good amounts of rain. I have picked up .64” from a couple of rounds. Radar shows more coming from central CO.
  23. ValpoVike
    LOL I was thinking exactly the same thing this morning! Arguing about climate on a weather forum reminds me of a quote from Dr Strangelove. “Gentlemen, there will be no fighting in the war room!”
  24. ValpoVike
    Not to brag, well maybe just a little, but it has been a good summer for moisture up here. I closed out July with 2.3”. It has been a bit dry in mid August but have picked up .4” recently and I am rather optimistic for more over the next few days.
  25. ValpoVike
    I had a feeling this post would put a voodoo curse on us. The view from here this afternoon.
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