Author: Ben Castellani (Page 291 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.

New year, new logo

January 10, 2016 / Ben Castellani

With 2016 now upon us, it is the perfect time to evaluate our brand to ensure it is in sync with who we are and what we represent. The old logo was great, but for various reasons, needed to be re-imagined. We are proud to unveil our new logo as part of the ongoing evolution of BoulderCAST.

Life Below Zero: Part I

January 8, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Over the course of my graduate studies at CU Boulder, my atmospheric research has taken me to one of the coldest and harshest places on Earth, central Greenland. I made the trip north four times over the course of just three years, studying cloud formation, snowfall, and weather patterns, among other things. Traveling to Greenland is something few people will ever get the chance (or possibly want) to do. Thus, I would like to share my experiences with you all by retelling my many Arctic adventures.

Storm Update: Cold & snow capping off the week

January 6, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We sure hope you enjoyed the recent warmth and sunshine! On Monday, we alerted you to the likelihood that we would see our next round of snow at the end of the week. With the models now trending a little bit snowier over the course of the last 24 hours, we provide a update on when the snow will start and how much to expect.

The week ahead: January 4-8, 2016

January 4, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We hope you all had a great holiday to close out the year. Our weather has remained cold, but at least fairly sunny over the last week or so. For the first full week of 2016, the main story will be the arrival of frequent but weak weather systems along the California coastline, each a little more potent than the prior. By the time they arrive in eastern Colorado, they will stripped of most of their moisture and energy, but we may be able to squeeze a few flakes out, even on the Plains. Read on for the details.

A Year of Boulder Weather: 2015 Edition

December 31, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With epic snowstorms, record warmth, and an ultra-rare tornado, this year had a little of everything. We take a look back at 2015’s whirlwind of weather across Boulder County, the state of Colorado and the lands beyond.

The week ahead: December 28-January 1, 2016

December 28, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After a snowy holiday weekend, 2015 will go out like a baby sheep, with dry but cold weather prevailing through the week. Read on to find out how cold it will be New Year’s Eve and when we can expect our next chance of snow.

‘Twas a White Christmas for all!

December 27, 2015 / Ben Castellani

We hope you had a cozy, joyous. and relaxing holiday with your family and friends. Mother Nature delivered the best gift of all, a White Christmas, our second in as many years. We quickly recap storm totals across the region.

Christmas forecast: Snow, cold and candy canes!

December 24, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With winter now officially under way (you didn’t miss the solstice did you?), the weather turns cooler and snowier right in time for the holiday. We provide an updated outlook through the extended weekend. Will any of us see a white Christmas this year? Read on to find out!