Author: Ben Castellani (Page 1 of 280)

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 L3Harris Technologies in Boulder.

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: Finally turning warmer but not necessarily drier

May 29, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 05/28/25 | Widespread thundershowers as a disturbance drops through, some severe southeast of Denver

May 28, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 05/27/25 | More storms later today, a better chance on Wednesday

May 27, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Forecast Update: A rainy Memorial Day Weekend? Here’s what to expect in eastern Colorado

May 22, 2025 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

As we roll briskly into Memorial Day weekend, the forecast is shaping up to be a mix of weather conditions across the Front Range. Thursday and Friday will be pleasant, but by the weekend, a slow-moving weak storm system will shake things up, bringing cooler temperatures and a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms, including some severe risk. If you’ve got outdoor plans, definitely stay weather-aware, but don’t let a little rain spoil the holiday fun! Continue reading

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 05/21/25 | A bit warmer & windier today, rain chances increase for the holiday weekend

May 21, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 05/20/25 | Gusty sunshine the next few days, plus an update on regional drought & snowpack

May 20, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

Sunday’s storms brought a slew of severe weather to northeast Colorado, including a photogenic tornado east of Denver. This week will be relatively quiet, but there is still plenty to discuss. Monday will stay cool and showery, but drier and warmer weather is on-tap for the rest of the week. However, a weekend trough will threaten to shake things up again—could the Memorial Day Weekend forecast include stormy skies? Read on for all the details.