Alex Lehnert

Denver

Meteorologist at CBS News

Articles

Near record-breaking heat in Colorado to start the work week

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

Under the influence of an upper-level high-pressure ridge, high temperatures on Monday will again be above normal, heading for some near record-breaking highs across the Front Range. The previous record high at DIA was 90 degrees, set back in 1962. Monday highs are forecast to climb into the upper 80s for the Denver metro area. Southern Colorado may see some highs climbing into the low 90s for this afternoon. Across the state, temperatures will be roughly 15 to 25 degrees warmer than normal.
Sunshine and warmth across Colorado heading into Mother's Day Weekend

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

After the wet weather in Colorado this week, sunshine and warmth are taking over as high pressure builds over the Western half of the U.S. This area of high pressure will bring well above normal temperatures and an abundance of sunshine into early next week before another storm trough advances in by Wednesday of next week. High temperatures for Friday will climb into the mid-70s across the Denver metro area.
Slow-moving storm continues to bring rain and snow to Colorado

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

After several hours of consistent rain, the slow-moving storm system gradually winds down across Colorado. While Wednesday will still come with snow showers and rain/storms on the plains, most of the impactful weather is clearing the state. As of Wednesday morning, more than 1 inch of rain had fallen over most of the Denver metro area, with the highest totals reported near Golden.
Slow-moving storm brings heavy rain and snow to Colorado on this First Alert Weather Day

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain and snow move into the state Rain showers arrived for some in Colorado late Wednesday evening, but the heavy precipitation is now settling in across the state and will continue all afternoon. Several factors are at play in the low-pressure system bringing this precipitation, but because of its more southerly track, forecast rainfall totals have decreased slightly on Tuesday.
Lovely weekend in store ahead of big changes next week

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

Over the last several days, Colorado has seen some much-needed moisture, but by Friday morning, all the rain and clouds cleared out and are setting the stage for a gorgeous weekend. High temperatures on Friday will climb to seasonal levels, reaching the mid to upper 60s across the Denver metro area. The mountains will also see abundant sunshine with highs in the 50s and 60s. After last week's more active weather pattern, a strong high-pressure system will build going into the weekend.
Denver metro area prepares for its first severe weather risk of the season

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

Storms fired up in Eastern Colorado Wednesday afternoon and evening, but that risk for severe weather shifts a little more to the West on Thursday. Thursday afternoon, the Denver metro area will be under a Level 1 – Marginal risk for severe weather, while parts of Eastern and Southeastern Colorado are under a Level 2 – or slight risk for severe storms. Several factors will be in play for Thursday's storm chance and the threat for severe weather.
Active weather to bring severe storm threats to Colorado

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert |Northern Colorado

It will be another warmer-than-normal day across the state Wednesday afternoon, but the active weather will bring a risk of severe weather for Eastern Colorado later in the day. High temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 60s for the Denver metro area this afternoon, with the upper 70s possible out east today. Most of the day will be quiet and sunny, but the cloud cover will begin to build later this afternoon.
Colorado prepares for big changes as snow moves back into the state

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

Big changes on the way for Colorado as snow moves back into the state "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes." We've all heard the saying before, and today that will ring quite true as Colorado prepares for a big shift in our weather pattern. It has been above-average with mostly dry days across the state, but by Thursday night, that all changes. Fire weather for some will turn to Winter Weather Advisories as a cold front advances in late Thursday.
Mild weather carries Colorado through mid-week before pattern shift brings rain & snow chances

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

After a wet start to the day across the Denver metro area, gradual clearing will give way to a sunny sky by Monday afternoon. High temperatures will warm to the upper 50s to low 60s under that sunshine. Those highs are just shy of seasonal averages. Temperatures only continue to climb through the mid-week, warming into the 70s under the influence of high pressure.
Denver included in areas expecting high fire danger on Wednesday

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Alex Lehnert

Warm, windy, and dry weather for Wednesday afternoon has prompted the First Alert Weather Team to call a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday. The Denver metro area is among several areas under Red Flag Warnings on Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity will drop to roughly 10-15%, while winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph at times this afternoon. High temperatures will again climb to above-average levels, reaching the low to mid-70s across the Front Range.