Author: Ben Castellani (Page 294 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.

The week ahead: November 9-13, 2015

November 9, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After near record warm conditions thus far this fall, things are finally starting to feel like winter. Yesterday saw temperatures dip into the low 20’s during the morning hours (the coldest so far). Brrr! We also had our first snow of the season last Wednesday night. Way to go Boulder! Were you awake between midnight and 3am to see a few wet flakes mixing in with the rain? Looking to the week ahead, a powerful storm system will develop just to our southeast, bringing the likelihood of snow once again to the Front Range. Read on for all the wintry details!

An update on our first “snowstorm” of the year [7pm 11/04/2015]

November 4, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Moderate precipitation has already enveloped much of Boulder County with snow flying in the higher elevations. We provide a brief update on the approaching storm system, detailing where and how much snow will fall across the region.

The week ahead: November 2-6, 2015

November 2, 2015 / Ben Castellani

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We couldn’t have asked for a better Halloween weekend, with partly sunny skies skies and temperatures in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. We review October’s weather, and look ahead to an unsettled weather pattern for the week ahead. We may have dodged a bullet last week with regards to the season’s first snow; however, it doesn’t appear we will be quite as fortunate this go-round!

Episode #17: The Martian

November 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How recently have each of the hosts gone trick-or-treating? Is the meteorology depicted in the blockbuster movie, “The Martian,” accurate? What is our tropical expert’s thoughts on Hurricane Patricia, the strongest hurricane ever observed? Listen to this special Halloween edition of the podcast to find out!

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #16: Climate-Proofing Boulder

October 25, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How close was last week’s rain event to instead being a major snowstorm for the Plains? How many of Colorado’s glaciers are “real”? Will October go down as the warmest on record? Listen for find out!

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #15: Barely a Cloud

October 20, 2015 / Ben Castellani

When will Boulder see its first snowfall? Are 80-degree days done for 2015? Will the hosts reveal their secret spot for taking in the fall colors? Are we officially in a drought? Listen for find out!

The week ahead: October 19-23, 2015

October 19, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Through October 18th, Boulder is sitting nearly 10 degrees above normal for the month of October. This week will aim to change that trend, with a drastic cool down and the return of precipitation to the region.

The week ahead: October 5-9, 2015

October 5, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather has been quite cool and gloomy across the Front Range the last few days. Saturday’s thunderstorms gave parts of Boulder County their most significant precipitation in nearly three months. The week ahead will see a continuation of the wet weather and cooler air, but 80’s could return for the weekend. Read on for all the details.