7/8/26 Wednesday 7:30 am
According to the models, isolated showers are less likely to pop up today. Some models increase the chances over eastern La Plata and most of Archuleta up the west side of the tunnel at Wolf Creek. Again, not everyone, and expect light amounts, if any.
As was the case with most locations, rain accumulations were few and far between. At some point, apparently, 0.01 fell in my weather station. Hundredths were more common than tenths. However, there was something of a bullseye yesterday. Close to the east side of the Animas (not exactly “on” 250), a couple locations got over 0.30 inches. Better than nothing.
We did not really have high hopes for yesterday. I am getting more (cautiously) optimistic for the upcoming pattern change for next week. I can’t pinpoint the exact date, but I have been using “around the 17th” for a while now, so I will stick with that temporarily. Most models actually show afternoon showers starting by Tuesday. We will see.
Here is the regional view of a few afternoons next week. I did not cherry-pick; they all look similar and strengthen into the weekend (7/18) .
One could easily say these afternoon showers have a definite Monsoonal “like” signature. The thing about the Monsoon years, when it happens, it happens quickly. At times you have to recognize it in hindsight.
Tuesday 7/14
Thursday 7/16
Friday 7/17
Saturday 7/18
You get the idea…
Bring it on!