Author: Ben Castellani (Page 1 of 309)

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 – Wed 09/02/26 | Monsoon Shutoff, a Handful of Weak Late‑Day Storms and the Pacific Hurricane Trio

September 2, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 09/01/26 | Persistent Monsoon Plume Exits as Sunshine Returns to the Front Range

September 1, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 31, 2026

August 31, 2026 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

The atmosphere is gearing up for a busy stretch in Colorado, and this week’s forecast has a little bit of everything: a juicy monsoon plume to start, a sharp mid‑week dry‑out, and eventually a deep moisture surge tied to a tropical cyclone that could push the state’s moisture levels into rare territory. Whether that translates into meaningful rainfall east of the Continental Divide is the big question — and the answer hinges on timing, storm motion, and whether we can sneak in a well‑placed cold front or two. There’s plenty to watch this week for the Front Range. Let’s dig into the details.