This Week In Denver Weather History: Forest Fires, Hail and Unusual Snowflakes

DENVER (CBS4) - Most weather events in early February involve some degree of cold, wind or snow.

But occasionally you run across interesting comments and detailed accounts left by previous weather observers.

On Feb. 8, 1939, a trace of snow fell during the afternoon in Denver. The weather observer described the flakes as unusually symmetrical, flat and dry.

The lowest barometric pressure ever recorded in Denver occurred on Feb. 9, 1960, bottoming out at 23.77 inches, or 28.83 inches when converted to sea level.

The coldest air of the season plunged into eastern Colorado on Feb. 9-10, 1984, with air temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 below zero and wind chill values as cold as minus 50.

Here are some more Denver weather reports from this week in history.

These are just some of the highlights!

The National Weather Service office in Boulder has compiled much more which you can read by clicking here.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.