Author: Ben Castellani (Page 290 of 302)

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.

Tracking a possible winter storm early next week

January 27, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We are currently tracking the potential for a significant winter storm to impact the the Denver Metro area early next week. Read on for full details.

The week ahead: January 25-29, 2016

January 25, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Following a mild weekend, the week ahead will be dominated by mostly sunny conditions across the lower elevations, with a significant warm-up likely to end the week. Read on for our full forecast!

Life Below Zero: Part III

January 22, 2016 / Ben Castellani

In this third, and possibly final portion of the Life Below Zero series, I cover the perilous flight from Iceland to Greenland, some of the nuances of life on the Ice Sheet, and my unexpected departure from Greenland due to medical concerns.

Episode #22: A Look Back at 2015

January 20, 2016 / Ben Castellani

What wild Boulder weather made it into our year-end recap? Which Boulder restaurant did Matt contract food poisoning from? Why was this year’s El Niño disappointing thus far? Listen to this special edition podcast to find out!

The week ahead: January 18-22, 2016

January 18, 2016 / Ben Castellani

After a chilly and exciting weekend (Go Broncos!), the week ahead will entertain the continuation of our recent weather pattern. Weather systems will be frequent, quick-moving, and weak, with the Mountains reeling in more snow. Seasonal and mostly dry conditions will dominate the Plains. Continue for full details.

Episode #21: Answering Auto-Complete

January 16, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Why do snowflakes always have six sides? Why are the hosts excited about the continuation of the southern storm track? How did Andy’s first experience with Airbnb go? Listen to find out!

Weekend Forecast Update: A Broncos Win?

January 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Happy Friday everyone! Let’s check in on the forecast for the upcoming weekend. The mountains are in store for another round of snow, but things should remain quieter on the Plains. Will Peyton and the fans be dealing with snow on Sunday at Mile High? Read on to find out.

Life Below Zero: Part II

January 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

In this second iteration of the Life Below Zero series, I cover the physical training and medical clearance needed to travel to Greenland, my second and much colder trip up north in the middle of polar winter, and a bit of the science behind my research.