Author: Ben Castellani (Page 255 of 301)

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.

DayCAST: Tue 12/13/16

December 13, 2016 / Ben Castellani

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This week in weather: December 12, 2016

December 12, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Our weather for the week ahead will be dominated by the overhead jet stream. This will provide strong northwest flow throughout the week, bringing more snow to the mountains and a slight chance of snow on the Plains. We’re also tracking a potential wintry event for the tail-end of the week. Continue reading for all the details.

Revisiting last week’s cold and snow

December 11, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We examine last week’s winter storm and review the snow totals and temperatures. Where does this leave us in relation to normal for the 2016-2017 winter season? Read on to find out.

DayCAST: Sun 12/11/16

December 11, 2016 / Ben Castellani

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DayCAST: Thu 12/08/16

December 8, 2016 / Ben Castellani

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DayCAST: Wed 12/07/16

December 7, 2016 / Ben Castellani

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DayCAST: Tue 12/06/16

December 6, 2016 / Ben Castellani

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Final forecast: Widespread snow and bitter cold on the way

December 5, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Hot of the heels of our December outlook calling for a much-needed change in our weather pattern, the first snow-maker of the month arrives tomorrow as a quick-moving system skirts Colorado from the northwest. In our final forecast, we detail the specifics on timing, intensity, and how much snow to expect alongside our first sub-zero temperatures in almost two years. Continue reading