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Getting after it at Copper Mountain!

Good mernin and happy Tuesday to my early risers, night owls, insomniacs, neurospicy besties, and other tired biologicals. Sunshine makes a comeback today as our storm system finally wanders away. The eastern plains keep some wind, the mountains keep some slippery leftovers, and flood impacts don’t magically disappear because the sky turns blue. SE Wyoming & I-80: Highs in the 40s to around 50°. Any lingering showers mainly farther north and east decrease this morning, with sunshine taking over. Northwest winds remain locally gusty, around 35–45 mph in favored areas. Watch for icy stretches after the recent snow. Western Slope: Mainly 50s, sunshine and generally light winds. A quieter weather day, but affected communities still have flooding and storm damage to deal with. Follow local road closures and emergency instructions. Sunshine is not an official all clear. Front Range, Foothills & I-25: Corridor highs around 57–60°, with roughly 47–54° in the foothills. Sunshine returns, and winds are considerably lighter near Denver than out on the plains. The northern corridor stays a little blowy. Our foothills include Conifer, Evergreen, Nederland and Estes Park, generally between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Give shaded roads some respect after the recent precipitation and cold night. Could be icy in spots. Eastern plains, western Nebrasky and western Kansas: Upper 40s and 50s. A few early showers give way to increasing sunshine, but the northwest wind takes longer to leave. Gusts around 35–50 mph are possible, locally near 55 mph early in the day. Hands at 10 and 2 besticals. Basically, the storm has left the restaurant, but its loud friend is still arguing in the parking lot. 🤣 Southern & Southwest Mountains: Highs in the 20s through 40s, depending on elevation. Sunny and dry, with lingering icy stretches. Be especially cautious around flood damaged roads. A road can look dry on top and still have damage underneath. Central Mountains: Highs generally in the 30s through 50s, colder on the peaks. Mostly sunny and dry, with a cold morning and lingering slick spots. Conditions can vary considerably between a sunny valley and a shaded mountain pass. Northern Mountains: Highs in the 20s through 40s, depending on elevation. A few early flurries are possible before clearing takes over. Watch for icy mountain roads even after the snow stops. WHY CAN FLOODING CONTINUE AFTER THE RAIN? The water still has to go somewhere. Runoff from the mountains works through streams and rivers, so downstream locations can remain at risk after conditions improve upstream. That’s especially important along rivers draining toward the San Luis Valley. Keep following local updates, respect barricades and never drive through floodwater. Medium & long range forecast: Another weak disturbance moves through Wednesday into Wednesday night, bringing a chance of light mountain snurfall and possibly a few rain showers spilling onto the plains. At this point, it looks considerably less impressive than the storm we just dealt with. Mainly along and south of I-70 and including the western slope. Thursday and Friday generally look quieter, with temperatures staying reasonably close to normal. The weekend still needs sorting out. Guidance for northern Colorado is trending drier, while southern Colorado retains some potential for another storm. Where it tracks will determine impacts. I'll keep my caffeinated eyeballs on it and will update accordingly. I’ll keep you posted! I asked the librarian where the books about paranoia were. She whispered, “They’re right behind you.” LOL LOL don’t delete me. Most of you know I am supported by amazing locally owned businesses who would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust. Thank you to: Blue Peaks Roofing LLC The Krafting Home Team - Realty One Group Fourpoints The Rusty Melon, Erie MouCo Cheese Company Thank you for sponsoring this update and for your support of my page. Kthxbye