Author: Ben Castellani (Page 10 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.

This Week in Colorado Weather: August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025 / Ben Castellani

If you’ve been quietly rooting for a late-season monsoon comeback, it might be time to recalibrate. Boulder’s summer has been historically dry, and this week won’t offer much relief, at least initially. A persistent ridge of high pressure is set to lock in more heat and keep moisture at bay. But don’t tune out just yet—there’s a subtle pattern shift coming that could open the door to cooler temps and better storm chances by the weekend. Let’s take a closer look.

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: The heat and smoky haze stick around through the weekend with only low-end storm chances

August 14, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 08/13/25 | Fire danger on the rise as temperatures soar to near-record levels

August 13, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 08/12/25 | A picture-perfect Tuesday ahead of another heatwave; Stage 1 fire ban goes into effect today

August 12, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 / Ben Castellani

After a weekend of thunder and cooler air, the Front Range is catching its breath under clear skies and a brief spell of dry northwest flow. But don’t get too comfortable—heat, haze, and a few storm chances are already lining up for a return later this week. In this update, we break down the shifting ridge pattern, what it means for temperatures, and when wildfire smoke and monsoon moisture might make a comeback.