Author: Ben Castellani (Page 1 of 294)

Ben grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania and holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Meteorology, the latter being from CU Boulder. His hometown received nearly three feet of snow from the Storm of the Century back in March of 1993, sparking his initial interest in impactful weather. Ben currently works on remote sensing and data analysis software at NV5 Geospatial Software in Boulder.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Thu 01/01/26| Mild but overcast across the lower elevations as a long-duration light snow event begins in the Mountains

January 1, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 12/31/25 | A calm and mild finish to 2025, with more of the same heading into 2026

December 31, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 12/30/25 | Sunshine continues as temperatures trend up

December 30, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: December 29, 2025

December 29, 2025 / Ben Castellani / 2 Comments

After a quick burst of weekend snow and our coldest temperatures since early December, the week ahead turns much quieter across Colorado. Temperatures will climb steadily as Boulder and Denver stay dry into the New Year, while the Mountains prepare for a well‑timed round of snow for the holiday weekend. We’ll walk you through the day‑to‑day weather this week, where the snow will fall, and check in on long‑range guidance which still isn’t advertising much in the way of winter for eastern Colorado.

Winter Storm Recap: Overnight snow bands coated the Front Range in fluffy flakes, reminding us it can indeed snow in the winter here

December 28, 2025 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

A few wobbly overnight snow bands dropped a light, fluffy coating of powder across the Front Range—right on target with our forecast. We break down where the bands hit, why the snow ratios were so sky‑high, and what this tiny event means for our growing seasonal deficit. We also look ahead to the warm, dry pattern set to carry us into the New Year.

Winter Weather Update: Snow chances have fizzled, but a sharp cold front will still pack a wintry punch Saturday night

December 27, 2025 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

After a stretch of December warmth so extreme it rewrote some record books across the Front Range, we’re finally staring down a pattern shift—though not quite the snowy one we initially hoped for. A pair of cold fronts will bring a sharp temperature drop, a few chances for rain and snow, and at least the feeling of winter back to Boulder and Denver. The details have changed quite a bit in the last 24 to 48 hours, but we’ll walk you through what’s still on the table, what’s no longer likely, and where a few surprises could still sneak in Saturday night.