Does Wet Weather Mean Fewer Water Woes In Denver?
Extended Outlook Is Hopeful
POSTED: 5:59 am MDT October 29, 2009
UPDATED: 3:27 pm MDT October 29, 2009
DENVER -- Water has been plentiful in Denver so far this year. Through Oct. 28, Denver International Airport has measured 16.97 inches of rain and melted snow.That is excellent news compared to this time last year, when only 9.79 inches was recorded.The annual precipitation for Denver is 15.81 inches.
With two full months to go, many are wondering if Denver can make it into the top 10 wettest years since 1949. To accomplish that, the city will need to receive an additional 3.06 inches of moisture.Denver's wettest year on record was 1967 with 23.31 inches measured.
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Looking Ahead
November is the fourth-driest month in Denver, with 0.98 inches of precipitation. December is the city's third-driest month on average with 0.63 inches.With an active El Nino weather pattern in place, there is a chance for a few more soggy storm systems to push Denver closer to the top 10.Current long-range forecasts indicate northeast Colorado could remain at or above normal for precipitation over the next several months.Meanwhile, drought conditions could develop across the San Luis Valley and across much of the western United States.Copyright 2009 by TheDenverChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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