Author: Ben Castellani (Page 188 of 358)

Detailed Forecast Discussion: An impressive dipole pattern is present from west to east across the Rockies today with a strong trough of low pressure moving through Nevada and a potent ridge of high pressure across eastern Colorado and the western Great Plains. Between these two systems, a tight gradient is leading to brisk southerly flow through a deep layer of …

Detailed Forecast Discussion: Following last night's cool frontal passage, the stage is set for scattered to widespread showers and storms to develop today as a shortwave disturbance passes across Colorado during peak heating. The NAM 500 mb vorticity animation below shows the energy embedded in the southwest flow moving across the area. Moderate large-scale lift and dew points in the …

Detailed Forecast Discussion: Today will be much warmer with lower dew points due to an influx of southwesterly downslope flow across all of eastern Colorado. It will be some 10 to 15 degrees warmer this afternoon compared to yesterday with highs in the upper 70's . Today will most certainly be our warmest day of the week with another weak …

Detailed Forecast Discussion: Abundant low-level moisture, yesterday's rain showers, and light southeasterly flow has led to the development of fog and even some drizzle in spots overnight. The current view from our webcam at CU Boulder shows that the spring gloom is in full-force this morning. Temperatures are in the upper 30's, but the humidity actually makes it feel a …

Detailed Forecast Discussion: The tightly-wound low pressure we discussed yesterday will be moving across Wyoming today, just as expected. A combination of this unfavorable track which downslopes the Front Range and a lack of moisture means there will be no chance of precipitation for us. In fact, the entire state will likely miss out on any moisture from this system. …

Detailed Forecast Discussion: A welcomed but quick-moving ridge of high pressure will be moving across Colorado today at 500mb, shown below. This will facilitate another tranquil day with seasonable temperatures topping out in the low to middle 70's.  Expect sunshine this morning, but increasing clouds in the afternoon. By tomorrow, a decent shortwave trough will swing eastward across the northern …