Areas to the east of tall mountains often get low rainfall amounts. This phenomena is referred to as a rain shadow. When low rain clouds hit tall mountains the cold air of the mountain induces rainfall on the mountain. read more
This phenomena is referred to as a rain shadow. When low rain clouds hit tall mountains the cold air of the mountain induces rainfall on the mountain. Apparently this saps the moisture in the atmosphere so that when the weather system reaches the east side of the mountain the moisture is gone. This phenomena of course , would also include snow. read more
Pueblo is a plain-spoken and unpretentious, blue collar town, centered around manufacturing— at one time the Colorado Fuel and Iron (CF & I) steel plant in Pueblo made more steel than any other place west of the Mississippi river, and was the largest employer in town. read more
Okay, this is probably Pueblo’s weakest link and if you live in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs or outside of Colorado in a major city, this is where you’re most likely to find fault with Pueblo. read more