What will spring weather be like for Colorado?

Posted: Mar 20, 2023 / 06:46 AM MDT

Updated: Mar 20, 2023 / 10:28 AM MDT

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DENVER (KDVR) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released the weather outlook for April through June.

Spring in Colorado is a roller coaster ride. There are usually days with highs in the 70s and days with highs in the 20s. You can experience several inches of heavy, wet snow and spring rain showers in the same week.

“It’s important to remember these outlooks are just that, especially when it’s a 50/50 chance it’ll be above or below normal. The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to watch for the next change coming with every storm system,” meteorologist Kylie Bearse said.

Temperatures

According to the NOAA spring outlook, the southeast corner of Colorado has a 33-50% chance of seeing higher-than-normal temperatures. The rest of the state has equal chances of seeing above or below-normal temperatures.

Here is a look at NOAA’s temperature outlook for the entire country:

The normal high for the second half of March ranges from 56 to 60 degrees in Denver. In April, the normal high ranges from 60-65 degrees. In May, the normal high ranges from 65 to 78 degrees. In June, the normal high ranges from 78-88 degrees.

Precipitation

When it comes to precipitation, the southern half of Colorado is leaning below average for the spring outlook. The northern half of the state has equal chances of seeing above or below-normal precipitation, according to NOAA.

Here is a look at the spring outlook for precipitation for the entire country: