Author: Ben Castellani (Page 292 of 358)

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 03/28/17

March 28, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Another tricky forecast approaches alongside our next southern track spring storm! For most of today, expect overcast skies with scattered showers across the Metro Area. Snow levels will be high through the day, near 8,500 feet. Light accumulations will be possible above this level through the afternoon, maybe 1-3". By late afternoon and rush hour, precipitation coverage and intensity will …

This week in weather: March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Two potent storms will impact the state of Colorado this week. Both are poised to bring the chance of significant precipitation to the region, including the threat of heavy spring snow at times. Read on as we cover the details of this week in Front Range weather.

DayCAST: Fri 03/24/17

March 24, 2017 / Ben Castellani

It looks as though it was mostly rain for everyone last night! It was a tough forecast, but it seems we had a much better grasp on the storm than the National Weather Service (whom forecast 3-6"?). Precipitation will end quickly from west to east this morning. Mostly cloudy skies will remain through the day, with some gradual clearing taking …

DayCAST: Thu 03/23/17

March 23, 2017 / Ben Castellani

One more gorgeous day today before the weather takes an ugly turn this evening. Expect sunshine this morning, but increasing clouds through the day with breezy winds. Highs will top out near 70 degrees. Precipitation will hold off until the cold front passes around or after sunset this evening. It will begin as rain for most locations, but snow levels …

DayCAST: Wed 03/22/17

March 22, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Today will see temperatures rebound nicely from the slight cool down we experienced yesterday. Expect an afternoon high in the low 70's under skies mixed with clouds and sunshine. Tomorrow will be similar, but with the added punch of some gusty winds ahead of the storm system. Highs Thursday will be near 70 degrees ahead of the Pacific cold front …

Severe drought relief is finally on the horizon

March 22, 2017 / Ben Castellani

After experiencing near-record snowfall last winter with a historically strong El Niño in place, the better part of the last year has seen below normal precipitation across most of eastern Colorado. Drought has continued to expand and intensify through the winter season. However, a fruitful pattern shift is ahead, beginning with our first spring storm of the year! Continue reading as as we provide an update on the drought and our thoughts on the upcoming storm.

DayCAST: Tue 03/21/17

March 21, 2017 / Ben Castellani

A cold front has moved into northeast Colorado today so it will feel more seasonal out there compared to temperatures approaching 80 degrees yesterday. Depending on how much of that cooler air makes it into Denver today, we'll top out somewhere in the 60's this afternoon. Conditions will also be mildly favorable for the development of widely scattered showers and …