Author: Ben Castellani (Page 12 of 291)

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.

May 2025 Graphical Weather Review: Lush landscapes, Foothills snow, and tornadoes, oh my!

May 2025 brought cool, rainy days to the Front Range, nurturing lush, green landscapes ahead of what is expected to be a hot and dry summer. The month also featured striking weather events, including a few picturesque tornadoes nearby and multiple rounds of snow blanketing the high Foothills. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during May and how it relates to climatology.

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

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

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