DENVER (KDVR) — Rain expected throughout the week could leave some areas in Colorado with more rain in the next few days than Denver has seen all year.
The warm winter and little snowpack left Colorado with drought conditions and high fire danger. So far, Denver has only seen 1.52 inches of rain this year, according to National Weather Service records. That’s about half the average for the year, which is usually 3.11 inches by this time.
Could it snow again in Denver this spring?
Several metro areas now have mandatory water restrictions, and Denver Water is draining a reservoir in Park County and moving it to a different reservoir in response to the ongoing drought. But finally, there’s rain in the forecast, and some areas are expected to see over an inch.
How much rain will fall in Colorado?
Here’s how much rain is expected to fall through Friday:
These areas could see over an inch:
- Colorado Springs: 1.6 inches
- Estes Park: 1.4 inches
- Monument Hill: 1.3 inches
- Meeker: 1.3 inches
- Castle Rock: 1.2 inches
- Telluride: 1.2 inches
- Pagosa Springs: 1.1 inches
- Durango: 1.1 inches
Meanwhile, Denver is expected to get more than half an inch. Rain is heading into the forecast on Monday and Thursday.
The Pinpoint Weather team said these totals depend on the rain showers, which are expected to range between moderate and heavy. The rain totals could change throughout the week. Stay up to date with the most recent forecast.
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