Denver has just made weather history with a soaking no one will soon forget. As reported by CBS News Colorado and the Denver Gazette, on Tuesday, September 23, the Mile High City shattered its daily rainfall record when 1.28 inches of precipitation fell at Denver International Airport. This is the most rain Denver has ever recorded on a September 23rd since records began in 1872. The previous record was just 0.83 inches, set back in 2017. Some neighborhoods inside Denver, like Central Park, recorded 1.33 inches, and foothills to the west saw totals over 2.4 inches. For perspective, that's the most rain Denver downtown has received in a single day since June 2023.While the downpour meant umbrellas and rain boots were the fashion of choice, meteorologists had some fun with the numbers: if that rain had been snow – and temperatures had been colder – Denver could’ve been buried under more than 16 inches! In the foothills, where the rain was heavier, that conversion would have meant more than 31 inches of snow, according to the Denver Gazette.All that moisture has pushed the city’s precipitation totals for September up to 1.42 inches, which is slightly above the monthly average of 1.35 inches, as noted by Weather and Climate Info. September’s average temperature in Denver is holding steady at a comfortable 64.8 degrees Fahrenheit, nearly right in line with the city’s long-term trend.After this historic rainfall, the skies are clearing and the forecast looks sunny and warm for the coming week. Highs are expected in the lower 70s Wednesday, climbing to the 80s on Thursday and Friday, offering residents a chance to dry out and enjoy some classic Colorado autumn sunshine.But despite this week’s abundance of water, long-term concerns remain for Denver’s water future. According to recent reports in Colorado Politics, a major debate is underway over the management of Shoshone water rights on the Colorado River, which supplies much of Denver’s drinking water. Denver Water, which provides for 1.5 million people, is worried that proposed changes to how historic water use is measured could threaten the amount of water available to the city, especially during times of drought or if the Shoshone hydroelectric plant goes offline for maintenance. Water agencies across the Front Range are urging the Colorado Water Conservation Board to proceed with caution so vital drinking water supplies remain protected in the years ahead.This week’s record-setting rainfall is a welcome gift, but experts say it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Water managers and meteorologists both agree: Denver is in for a future where every storm, every drop, and every water right counts more than ever.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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