NOAA’s fall outlook predicts warmer and drier than normal conditions for Colorado

NOAA CPC Fall 2024 Temperature Outlook (NOAA)
NOAA CPC Fall 2024 Temperature Outlook (NOAA)

Tired of the heat of summer? Well, don’t power off that air conditioner just yet.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center’s autumn outlook for September, October and November, if accurate, would have us continue the above normal, drier than normal conditions of recent months.

The forecast gives above normal chances for most of the contiguous United States to see above average temperatures. For Colorado, the Four Corners region has the greatest chance at a likeliness of 60 to 70 percent. Most of the state, including the Front Range, is at a 50 to 60% chance.

In terms of precipitation, a good chunk of the nation has good chances to see below normal levels. The vast majority of Colorado is being given a 40 to 50% probability of below normal levels.

NOAA CPC Fall 2024 Precipitation Outlook (NOAA)
NOAA CPC Fall 2024 Precipitation Outlook (NOAA)Seasonal