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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* This Weekend in Colorado Weather: Snowstorm cleanup begins as calmer skies and warmer days lie ahead

May 7, 2026 / / 0 Comments

❄️ Storm aftermath — Yesterday’s system exited by afternoon but left widespread tree damage and a striking fresh May snowpack visible on satellite.

🌡️ Overnight downslope — Warm, late‑night downslope spared most of the Denver Metro from a hard freeze; only a few pockets came close.

🌤️ Shortwaves ahead — Two weak disturbances (Thu & Sat) bring small rain chances and minor fronts, but overall conditions stay mild and mostly dry through the weekend.

☀️ Warm pattern returns — Weekend stays pleasant with isolated storms; next week heats up significantly as a ridge builds, pushing highs into the 80s.

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*Premium* Storm Update – Wed 05/06/26 7:45AM | The snowstorm winds down around midday with much warmer days ahead (Updated)

May 6, 2026 / / 0 Comments

This powerful May storm has buried the Front Range in heavy, wet snow overnight, with Boulder picking up around 10 inches while the Foothills are dealing with even bigger totals in excess of 2 feet in spots. Snow will wind down around midday, but winter has one more card to play tonight as a hard freeze settles in. We check in on the latest snow totals, temperatures, power outages and how much additional snow to expect.

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Colorado Winter Weather Update: A significant snowstorm is finally taking aim on the Front Range — in May!

May 4, 2026 / / 0 Comments

After another warm, spring weekend across the Front Range, big wintry changes are brewing for the days ahead! A surprisingly potent May storm is lining up for Colorado, and this one has all the ingredients to deliver a late-season deluge of precipitation. From deep moisture to prolonged upslope and a well‑timed blast of cold air, the setup is primed to be a high‑impact event — and yes, that includes heavy, wet late-season snow for all of us. We discuss the intriguing dynamics of the storm, the most likely snowfall amounts, potential impacts to our trees and power lines, and just how far we will drop below freezing.

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Sunday Evening Quick Update: Increasingly strong potential for wet snow for everyone Tuesday into Wednesday, but the exact details are still being worked out

May 3, 2026 / / 0 Comments

A potent spring storm is lining up for the Front Range, and early signals point to a colder, wetter setup with the potential for impactful heavy, wet snow for everyone. We’ll dig into the details more deeply on Monday morning, but confidence is growing that this one could deliver both much‑needed moisture and heavy wet snow. Here’s a quick update on where things stand right now.

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*Premium* Storm Update – Thu 04/30/26 8:00AM | A soggy Thursday with rain and Foothills snow, though totals have continued to trend down

April 30, 2026 / / 0 Comments

Rain is spreading across eastern Colorado this morning, with a broad, soggy setup still on track to bring rain and high‑elevation snow through the day to the Front Range. However, a continued southward shift in the storm track means precipitation totals around Denver and Boulder will likely fall short of earlier expectations. Nonetheless, a cool, gloomy day with plenty of showers still lies ahead, along with accumulating snow in the Foothills. Here’s the latest.

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