Understanding Colorado Weather! What to Expect Month-to-Month 🌦

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3 жыл бұрын

Colorado is a beautiful state and people are flocking from all over to visit our gorgeous Rocky Mountains! But I've discovered that many people come to Colorado unprepared for the weather. So in this video I'm giving you a breakdown of general rules about understanding Colorado weather year round and also what to expect on a month-to-month basis of being here. (So you can plan your trip accordingly for the Colorado-version of the season you're visiting or moving here. I'm also giving you tips on when you should visit Colorado!)
Colorado weather is crazy ride, folks! It's up and down with no rhyme or reason! 🤪
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@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

Living in Colorado you need your winter, summer, fall, spring clothes in your trunk

@lorilange8654 3 жыл бұрын

LOL your whole wardrobe 😂

@TheBlinkisback09 2 жыл бұрын

So it's Texas lol

@kaybee46 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBlinkisback09 nah texas is literally summer or winter LITERALLY

@cruzmontelongo9615 2 жыл бұрын

But y’all live in the higher country I be livin in Pueblo

@raadhavaze4697 Ай бұрын

Your talk is so genuine and bottom of the heart. I liked as soon as I opened your video. ❤

@johnclarkephotographyandto4252 2 жыл бұрын

As another Colorado native of 75 years I enjoyed and agree with your analysis of our crazy weather. When I hear a weather person on TV talk about "normal" temps I yell at the screen, "This is Colorado! There are no normal temperatures.. only average."

@masterblassster 3 жыл бұрын

I've lived in Colorado since 1991, your explanation is spot on!

@olinayoung6287 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, we visited Boulder & surrounding area in Spring, and yes, hubby and I went trouping up a mountain hike on a warm sunny day in t shirts & sneakers & suddenly the snow started falling & then we bumped into mitten/coat/snow shoe clad people coming down. It was GORGEOUSNESS !!!!!! But we turned around lol. Fabulous video, thank you..

@thefreedomnation 2 жыл бұрын

I love your personality! So great! Thank you for all your videos.

@oliviaroumelmusic 3 жыл бұрын

lovely detailed video and I totally agree!! i've lived here 5 years and something that always gets me is how powerful the SUN is here. it can truly be freezing in the shade and then warm in a sunny patch. also, weather fluctuations throughout a given day can be intense. Never trust a 65 degree day in February 😭 Also august and september are usually fire season and things are much less green in this time...and I hear this summer is going to be especially bad.

@GenevieveClough 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! So worried about this summer’s fire season... praying it’ll be easier than last year but odds aren’t great 😐

@Sam-nn3en 2 жыл бұрын

Liked the video, loved the analogies! Probably will never forget the weather pattern due to the analogies 🤣. Thank you so much

@annetteturner5954 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country thank you for sharing.

@tiffanieyoung9643 3 жыл бұрын

crazy aunt on her meds! I love it! Hilarious!!!

@terrypeters8682 7 ай бұрын

So pleasant and so well done. Thank you

@sbhinze 3 жыл бұрын

Love your weather description 🤪

@Irgendwasmitkiwi 5 ай бұрын

Love this video for vacation preparation! Many thanks from Germany. Your explanations were hilarious!

@Boulderman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very well explained.

@cl0123 Жыл бұрын

Glad that KZfaq somehow introduced your video into my queue. I am just looking for January weather info because I need to go up with my son to help moving him into an off-campus apartment in Fort Collins. I am debating whether to bring a bulky snow parka vs just a puffy jacket with hoodie and thermal base layers. Your special spatula or magic wand is great! Now I need to go search the FB group that talks about January weather. Mahalo!

@amybrown7463 3 жыл бұрын

This is representative of living in Lake Tahoe Basin, but without the lake. Very informative. Thank you!

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

Nope, I lived near Lake Tahoe for a while and the snow there is nothing like here in Colorado. When I'd ski there if I'd fall in the powder I would be instantly wet, not so in Colorado. It also takes a lot longer for snow to pile up here. I had a friend who's business was snow removal at Lake Tahoe, it was a busy business for him around Tahoe City. There's not as much moisture in the snow here.

@VoffkaGomel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your explanation! I'm moving to Colorado from "infinite autumn" Norway this summer 😉

@shelleyyoung6927 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this! I think knowing what the weather of a place is really like is so helpful!

@sabina1709 2 жыл бұрын

Youre funny 🤣 and thanks for all the great info!

@stratostatic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Also a Colorado native. Wow, you nailed it. I figured out wearing layers long ago. It probably looks like I'm homeless and living in my car as the back seat is full of various kinds of jackets, coats, hats and clothing.

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

Here, here.

@anbrohi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for a quick response. This will help me in planning my trip.

@JBizz716 Жыл бұрын

The fact you did this with a spoon in your hands the whole time is amazing. LOL! ^_^

@anonymouslyanonymous5987 2 жыл бұрын

One thing also to keep in mind, you need to use sunscreen all year round in Colorado. Winter is cold, but sunny!! You can easily get sunburn even in December, January, and February. Don’t neglect sunscreen, at high elevations, the UV ray is intense even when it’s cold!

@gntr93043 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to give you an applause" loved the report."

@catherinedroege8836 3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that there are four seasons. Western WA is rain, not rain. Cold/cloudy with rain, then suddenly no rain and the sun comes out and temps jump 40 degrees. Can't wait to move. If I never see rain again I would be happy. That said - I LOVE snow!

@vdg5346 2 жыл бұрын

I love rain but not cold rain, not mud. So rain in a city I'd pretty tolerable, anywhere else, is hell.

@victormendoza2145 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@douglasdeckard3432 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. ❤

@LissaKasey 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like Colorado is a less frigid version of Minnesota with mountains. Weather is all over the place in MN. Snow march april mostly. Cold november to april, then mud, then drought.

@scottmarceaux5392 2 жыл бұрын

Heading to Denver in 2 days, thanks for info

@VanlifeReality 2 жыл бұрын

4:27 is when she talks about the weather by month

@alexandranickerson805 3 жыл бұрын

I love your crazy aunt references 😂

@Jez2008UK 6 ай бұрын

I'm making my 2nd trip to Colorado, the first was in November/December and it was cold and sunny, it snowed but it that too melted :) Now I'm coming in end of 1st week of April for 4 weeks. I chose it because I read that the temperature goes up quite a few degrees compared to March. Even though you are the expert here, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I won't be needing to wear hats and gloves (and thermals) during my time this time :)

@kristinamartin2576 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewyarosh1809 2 жыл бұрын

Re June: I had to use snowshoes to hike to the Shrine Mountain Inn on June 29, 2019. In a blizzard.

@aribasmajian18 3 жыл бұрын

Colorado weather is crazy iv'e experienced all 4 seasons in 2 hours funny story i was waiting for the bus once in Denver near the natural history museum which is now the museum of nature and science anyway the bus stop i was at it was cold cloudy windy and snowing i'm wearing a down jacket looking like the state puff marshmallow man from ghost busters down the block it was raining and another block down it was sunny and not a cloud in the sky and another block down there was a rainbow it was odd i thought i was on an acid trip i got on the bus and looked at the bus driver and said this is very strange and he said welcome to colorado i said i know it's just weird he said it can't be explained at all.

@my_tube9405 2 жыл бұрын

The tiny bear cub that lives with you (@5:15) is a very cute bear cub. Just saying. I think I have lost all wariness of bears and will adopt a dozen or so to live in my home. Thank you for that tip.

@user-dt7mi4jq4t 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in San Antonio, Texas. Myself I am from Lithuania. Texas summer was crazy for Northern European

@aaroncooper6501 Жыл бұрын

Good job. Pretty good description of the front range Only thing you missed were the summer afternoon storms

@brayandosorio9703 2 жыл бұрын

Love the information…. The wooden spoon is driving me crazy.

@zerocool1344 2 жыл бұрын

I moved to Colorado for the WeeeeeeEeeed. Nah joking lived her for 12 years due to being stationed at Carson and retiring. Wife is a native. You are spot on, this fall is a blessing.

@anthonymartinez3084 2 жыл бұрын

Not in army anymore but does it get cold up there in Carson

@fluffyduckbutt24 Жыл бұрын

I asked Alexa how hot does it get in Denver CO? your video showed up!! Thank you!! I am in Boston. It was 91 today!!! In April!! I can't deal!! I need cold!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣Any temp above 75 is to hot for me. I love snow and cold. I have a lot of research to do! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love your crazy aunt analogy!! She visits New England too! That is why we say If you don't like the weather wait a few minutes. Now it's more like wait a few days. So for July and August I need to go up 3k feet in elevation.

@azblondi2730 Жыл бұрын

You nailed it. That hiker will b stuck in three feet of snow that time of year

@SadieCraig 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your describing Missouri weather!!! 😆

@EdinaViensBreakthroughCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video about how to" survive" living in Colorado . Whats are the best clothes to wear what is super warn , comfortable shoes, boots that waterproof and warm ?

@arunphillips6977 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this superb and very informative video Genevieve. How does Boulder compare to Denver, in terms of weather, is it pretty much as you've described here or slightly different? I'm planning on flying into Denver for a road trip around late March/early April (which you kind of mentioned are very unpredictable months), but only staying there maybe one or two nights as I'll be heading up towards WY or if the weather turns sour, south to Santa Fe, then West into AZ, then up into UT and canyon country. It's just that Denver seems very central for my planned road trip. This year I flew into LA and my road trip started there and then I headed east into NV, UT, AZ, and the weather was a mix, but mostly very sunny.

@samrusoff Жыл бұрын

Came here to get an idea what to expect at a late-March Denver wedding... well this'll be interesting..

@gntr93043 3 жыл бұрын

Lol" Oh yes" magical" here"

@teresafitts3418 2 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously thinking about moving to Colorado I think it would be a huge change for my family, I am so tired of struggling in the south I'm going to give my children a better chance at life and not live so small minded we have only lived in Alabama all of our lives lol

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

Be ready for adjusting to elevation. Your body has to get used to it. Once you get over the altitude headaches you will be able to take some of the most beautiful hikes you have ever seen. Be prepared for the wildlife also. I've had my fish taken from me by a bear when I was fishing, it won't happen again.

@AhmadAli-uu3tr 2 жыл бұрын

Haha i love the analogies lol

@1980Invasion Жыл бұрын

Thank you unfortunately I am traveling through the Rockies in mid October hopefully it won’t snow too much

@lets.go.places2gether 2 жыл бұрын

Colorado weather sounds similar to ORegon. We are very bipolar too. It is spring right now (early April) and just two days ago it was in the 70’s hot like summer, then the next day it feels like winter. I have never been to Colorado but am looking to visit there in June/July.

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

I have visited Oregon many times and even looked for land to retire on. There is a big difference between Oregon winters and Colorado winters in that the snow here doesn't have as much moisture contend and yours. I have skied in Oregon and powder there is not like powder here. I did not buy land in Oregon because to many from california moved there and ruined that state.

@ldr6310 2 жыл бұрын

We have just sold our home Southern CA home. We will be headed to Colorado (without a home, staying in a long term Air BnB) as of apprx March 1. We are super scared. Lived in CA all of our lives. Headed to the Aurora/Parker area.

@flightlessemu1 3 жыл бұрын

Leaf Peeping??? Never heard of that. Today's intents: Leaf Peeping, (LOL) Homage To The Garden Gnomes, Malamute Huskies, Uneven Terrain - (Sorry Gen) The Buck Stops Here, Back In Time, Turn Of The Century, Celtic Vibes Astronomical Feat, Quantify That's it for now - enjoy btw - loved the video xxoo

@BoulderC100 3 жыл бұрын

What about mountain biking in the mountains, any recommendations weather wise?

@russeli1941 3 жыл бұрын

When is the best time for wild flowers? And the best best please?

@jofox339 3 жыл бұрын

Lived here my whole life and I think it's hilarious when transplants move here in April and have their spring clothes! Oh honey, not yet. Also would say August is lots of rain as well and people always say we have "all the seasons" but we really have winter and summer and a few weeks of spring and fall. Basically April and may bring beautiful purple and pink trees and then the snow storm comes and knocks all the flowers off. We get beautiful red and orange and yellow trees at the end of September or beginning of October and then the snow comes and the trees are bare. Always prepare for crazy weather! My favourite story was the tornado in Lakewood, it was raining with no clouds, lightning, rainbow and then the hail came and within minutes the tornado tore through lakewood.

@annetteturner5954 2 жыл бұрын

Your weather sounds like my family.

@youngz1co581 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the same in the U.K. we very bipolar over here too with our weather

@steveciarico9824 6 ай бұрын

😊 thank you for this info. Is it safe to say Colorado is a buffer zone between hot weather from the south and cold from the north?

@mrwritestuff1 2 жыл бұрын

Is the weather in Boulder and Colorado Springs roughly the same? I’m planning on moving to Colorado next Summer, and I can’t decide which city to move to.

@AntiMasonic93 2 жыл бұрын

Littleton, CO is a nice-looking city.

@darkblade521 Жыл бұрын

Does it generally snow during thanksgiving week? And if there isn't snowfall, can I expect to see snow on the mountains?

@Proxymated 2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about the spider situation there. im in south cali and its a swarm of spider monsters out here, among other things.

@alexishill4745 Жыл бұрын

I want to go to Aspen during the last week of November, first week of December. Will there be enough smow for the ski resort and snowboarding?

@EK-mx7zb 3 жыл бұрын

My limited experience in the inter mountain west is to avoid spring - it's too crazy, avoid summer - it's too hot, and shoot for September before the first snow falls at high elevations. Then survive winter by skiing as much as possible. I still think CO is my promised land & thanks for the local perspective. You didn't mention shortness of daylight in winter... seems Denver is same latitude as southern Ohio, so hibernation mode kicks in pretty hard with the time change in November?

@GenevieveClough 3 жыл бұрын

Very good question bringing up sunlight! Yes, in Colorado during the dead of Winter (December) the sun doesn’t come up til close to a 7am and sets as early as 4:30pm. 🥶 But in the summer (June) we get long sunny days with the sun rising around 5am and setting close to 9pm.

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

If you live in Colorado you need to see the seasons as what they really are. Winter is the life giving time of year. Without winter nothing survives and I don't mean just in Colorado, I mean everywhere that depends on the rivers flowing from Colorado. Spring is the time that life springs forth, have you ever watched a new fawn being born, and summer is when spring matures. Fall is beautiful but the advance of winter is always on your mind. Fall is a time when you learn to wear layers of clothing. It's cold in the morning and as the day progresses you have to remove layers to stay cool and then put them back on as the day goes on. The beauty of the fall is apparent in so many places in Colorado but as an old time friend of mine once told me, "You can't eat the view." If you move here you have to be ready to work hard cuz it's not an easy place to make a living. We like outgoing folks that are willing to be self employed.

@anbrohi 3 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about the road conditions during winter and spring months. I plan on driving to Colorado in coming months.

@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

If you want your faith to increase drive over red mountain pass in January lol jk

@GenevieveClough 3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on where you’re driving! If you’re not driving directly through the mountains at that time the roads will be mostly fine unless you happen to get caught in a snowstorm. So keep an eye on weather forecast as your trip approaches! In general though, even after a snow our state has great snow plows that clean everything up pretty quick. Mountain driving when there’s snow can be a little trickier depending on where you’re going. Make sure your car has at least good all season tires so you don’t slip.

@jeremyangel7562 2 жыл бұрын

How are the road in January is it dangerous to travel to city to city?

@axeelle7276 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend going skiing or doing other snow activities in late November?

@GenevieveClough 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The mountains are usually great for snow activities by then.

@milesanderson8088 3 жыл бұрын

I like how the title is understanding Colorado weather, but I literally don’t think you can(which you stated). For example, it once rained when there were absolutely no clouds in the sky. That’s Barely scratching the surface.

@lorilange8654 3 жыл бұрын

Always prepare with plenty warm clothes....

@brandonpurington5651 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Genevieve, how bad is the pollen in the Spring where you live in CO?

@GenevieveClough 3 жыл бұрын

If you have spring allergies from pollen, you’ll definitely feel it here. Usually in May into June is the highest pollen allergy time. But once it hits mid-June most people don’t feel it anymore.

@woodly1069 2 жыл бұрын

You are funny!

@Nina3124 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. So we had a trip planned for december but had to change it to mid november. What kind of clothing do you think we would need? Is there any snow in breckenridge or none at all? TIA

@victoriat8922 2 жыл бұрын

Bring mostly winter clothing but a few fall outfits too. (Also at least one outfit for warmer weather just in case.) I don't live in Breckenridge so can't say about the weather.

@jimmyhooks 3 жыл бұрын

Moving to Colorado this year and we're thinking Colorado Springs. If any Colorado natives can give me their input let me know! 👇🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 We're looking for a decent area and a decent price

@SLJacobsen82 3 жыл бұрын

We might be moving to Denver from Seattle... do you guys get very many grey rainy days?? I’m hoping to be rid of the rain!

@TheRyansLion 2 жыл бұрын

sorry for the late reply, we are a semi arid climate so we have many many days with clear sun, even winter.

@Only1free. 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone explain why she has a slotted spoon?

@travonius 2 жыл бұрын

How about thunderstorms? I live in PNW we’re thinking about moving and I miss thunderstorms!

@kimjohnson8471 10 ай бұрын

Crazy Aunt on her meds!😂

@jimmygonzales9243 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the weather usually like on holloween in denver??

@TheRyansLion 2 жыл бұрын

could be 75 or snowing, can't really predict it. Usually between 40-60 degrees

@natalieg5425 3 жыл бұрын

We are going thanksgiving week to silverthrone co. Any tips?

@natalieg5425 3 жыл бұрын

Also we are driving so any tips are appreciated

@robertodebeers2551 2 жыл бұрын

In Montana, where I was a 5th generation rancher, we said that only new comers and fools try to predict out weather.

@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

I love your cooking tool!! You are so beautiful weird love it coming from another weirdo biggest compliment from an INFP here!! True Colorado is bi polar

@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

I can die happy I got a heart from ms.clough lol

@lof7845 3 жыл бұрын

Just like the natives very bi polar.

@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy aunt lol

@felix30evans90 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention the monsoon and hail season during June-August months

@jamesw288 3 жыл бұрын

March and April are biggest snow months

@IAmHisBeloved5 2 жыл бұрын

Snow that sticks or melts? Asking because I would like to participate in snow activities.

@vdg5346 2 жыл бұрын

Just a small correction: "this is America" - nope. The entire continent but the USA uses Celsius, so you could have said: 'This is the US of A'

@mexicanjumpingbear Жыл бұрын

Do you see people still riding their motorcycles in November?

@Deborah986 Ай бұрын

That was helpful- thx- bipolar for sure🥴

@wildroses4944 2 жыл бұрын

What about how dry it is here ☹?!

@laocaviajera 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the countries in America use Celsius, so refer to Fahrenheit in the USA, the county, not the whole continent. Thank you!

@oliverpiper7210 2 жыл бұрын

Bro why you so offended

@kenar8906 2 жыл бұрын

@@oliverpiper7210 it’s basic knowledge; it’s like not knowing that 2+2=4. And US folks always talk like if the US is the entire continent which is pretty dumb

@mr.gewehr9862 2 жыл бұрын

You are so pretty 😍. I just love your eyes. I'm moving to bolder next year. Would love to do a video with you. @Genevieve

@lyricallyachilles 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a lot of places closed in Colorado because of covid ? I'm hoping by September I can make it out to Colorado or sooner the better .

@GenevieveClough 3 жыл бұрын

Luckily, no! Besides having a mandatory mask mandate (and limited seated in some restaurants etc) Colorado feels very much like it always has before the pandemic hit.

@lyricallyachilles 3 жыл бұрын

@@GenevieveClough Awesome ! Of course minus the masks but good to hear that everything is mostly open to the public. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

@lakshmithejarachapalle8399 2 жыл бұрын

We are planning a trip in Mid November to colorado….we like to experience snow and all…. Is it a good time ?

@andrewyarosh1809 2 жыл бұрын

“And all?” So snow, rain, wind, hail, sun, wind, clouds, fog, cold, heat, all conveniently arranged for your vacation?is this how your country works for tourists? Really? All so you can take pretty pictures?

@JaypEAZY8 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a version of Texas haha

@russellkeeling4387 Жыл бұрын

An old saying I've heard all my life which has be fairly long, "Only fools and Texans try to predict the weather in Colorado." Another is, "It's not summer until the oak brush has leaves."

@jz3953 10 ай бұрын

It's like mosquito buzzzzzing want to kill it . Thanx

@m.s.8729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi beautiful

@andrewyarosh1809 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it have been better for the species to let the woman go ahead and take “her FIRST EVER backpacking trip” in March/April? If she is looking for advice on a Facebook group instead of the Colorado Mountain Club, she’s already lost.