Lookout Mountain Weather

Lookout Mountain and foothills to the north and south are at the eastern edge of the Colorado Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains. This area is subject to weather conditions that may be rare in other parts of the country. In addition to the usual cycling hazards of lightning, hail, and rain, this area is subject to frequent high winds, rapid storm buildup, snow, ice, and low fog which make cycling hazardous. The weather may also create beautiful cycling conditions unlikely to be encountered elsewhere. Unfortunately, many of these conditions make cycling unsafe. At these times, it is safer to enjoy Lookout’s beauty on foot when the weather conditions can be enjoyed without risking serious injury or death.

High Winds

Wind speeds over 50 miles per hour are frequent during some months of the year and speeds of 100 mph occur several times per year.

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Snow

Changeable weather includes snow. A strong snow squall may leave several inches of snow on the road in a very short period of time.

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Temperature Inversions

Changeable weather includes snow. A strong snow squall may leave several inches of snow on the road in a very short period of time.

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Fog

A veil of fog may envelope Lookout on cool, humid mornings.

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Worm Days

After the ground has thawed and the road is wet from rain or fog, earthworms may appear en mass on the road above the upper hairpins.

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Sweetroll Days

A loosened pebble or piece of snow rolling downhill collects snow as it rolls.

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