Author: Ben Castellani (Page 1 of 305)

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.

This Week in Colorado Weather: June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026 / / 0 Comments

The last weekend of June didn’t just sizzle — it erupted. As a powerful early‑summer trough carved into the Great Basin, the Southwest lit up with new fires and thick smoke thanks to some of the most volatile atmospheric conditions we’ve seen this season. Colorado wasn’t spared, either: several fast‑growing fires ignited across the Western Slope and Mountains, sending plumes straight into the Front Range. And with a stubborn dipole pattern locking in place across the nation, the week ahead promises more wind, more dryness, and more smoke — plus a few twists in the forecast you’ll want to keep an eye on. Let’s break down what’s driving this outbreak, what it means for the Boulder–Denver corridor, and when relief may finally arrive.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026 / / 0 Comments

The atmosphere is gearing up for one of those classic late‑June stretches where Colorado tries to run every weather storyline at once. Several days of unusually strong flow aloft, deepening upslope moisture, and a parade of shortwaves are about to collide over the Front Range. The result will be day after day of severe thunderstorms. Add in waves of incoming wildfire smoke and a potentially high‑end fire danger setup by the weekend, and there’s plenty to unpack in this week’s forecast. Let’s take a closer look.

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