In the wake of our most recent storm system, we have seen some exceedingly cold temperatures and the proof is the mercury readings this morning that set a record.
Denver’s official low temperature, as measured at Denver International Airport, dropped to 7 degrees below 0 this morning.
This easily beats the record low temperature for today’s date of -2 degrees set in 1955. Additionally, the record is the first record low recorded in the Mile High City since December 17, 2016.
Here in Thornton, we were not quite as cold with a low of -4 degrees coming at 5:51am. This is also Thornton’s coldest temperature reading of the season.
This morning’s cold followed on another record yesterday where Denver saw its coldest maximum temperature for February 20.
While it will remain quite cold today, we will thankfully see some improvement in those mercury readings (although not a lot). Additionally, long range forecasts portend colder than normal conditions are likely in the extended period.
February in Colorado typically brings to an end an extended period when average temperatures are at their lowest. Winter begins to loosen its grip and temperatures get warmer but precipitation is not a particularly common event during the month.
As we begin the new year the winter chill begins to set in. While January can see its share of extremes, the month historically sees stable temperatures and is usually relatively dry.