Author: Ben Castellani (Page 2 of 268)

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 L3Harris Technologies in Boulder.

Wednesday AM Update: Booming snow totals across the region already, and the forecast doesn’t get any easier the rest of the week!

November 6, 2024 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

The onset of snowfall Tuesday evening was earlier and heavier than expected leading to booming overnight snow totals which range from 1 to 10″ across the Front Range already. We’re still far from done with this storm and its associated challenging forecast, with additional light snow expected today and Thursday, followed by potentially heavier snow late on Friday as the main storm system passes directly across eastern Colorado. Read on for the latest developments on what should be a cold and snowy rest of the week!

Winter Weather Update: Accumulating snow likely Sunday night and again midweek, but we’re also tracking potential blizzard conditions late week for eastern Colorado

November 3, 2024 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

The first two storm systems of the season capable of producing snow across the lower elevations mostly missed the mark, with only a small portion of the Denver Metro area reporting snow so far this season. Neither Boulder or Denver have officially received any snowfall since April. That will definitely change this week, perhaps as early as Sunday night as a light round of rain changing to snow is expected. Furthermore, a complicated, unsettled weather pattern will unfold the rest of the week in Colorado keeping our temperatures well below normal with almost daily chances for more rain and snow. We’re fairly confident everyone will see additional light accumulating snow Tuesday night into Wednesday, with a potential for a more impactful storm late in the week into the weekend, including possible blizzard conditions. We truly have a lot to cover in this week’s outlook, so let’s dive in!

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: A quiet Halloween & weekend ahead, but early next week turns active with multiple rain/snow storms in the cards

October 31, 2024 / Ben Castellani

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Premium Storm Update – Wed 10/30/24 8:00 AM | Dreary and cold with rain/snow showers around through the day, minor accumulations possible

October 30, 2024 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

All the ingredients are coming together this morning for a cold and dreary Wednesday in the Front Range. We discuss the latest on the approaching storm system and provide a few final details regarding the timing for what should be a widespread bout of light rain and snow today across the area followed by a hard freeze tonight.

Colorado Forecast Update: Plan now for the “one-two punch” of our first snow and first hard freeze of the season!

October 29, 2024 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

Get ready, Colorado! The first snowflakes and a hard freeze of the season are on their way as this dramatic shift in weather across the state continues. Better late than never, right? We discuss when the snow will begin, how much could stick on the grassy surfaces, and when to expect the end to the 2024 growing season as temperatures are sure to plummet below freezing. We’re also tracking another potential snow event early next week. Here’s the latest.