Author: Ben Castellani (Page 296 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.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #12: Sea Ice

September 7, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How did August’s weather rank historically? When will our first snow happen? How many 14ers did the hosts take down this summer? What is the current status of the Arctic sea ice? Listen for find out!

Labor Day weekend forecast

September 4, 2015 / Ben Castellani

To most people, Labor Day marks summer’s last hurrah; one last chance to go camping, boating, backpacking, or to throw a killer BBQ. It’s also the last weekend many outdoor facilities, like your friendly neighborhood pool, are open. To help you set your expectations, we provide a brief weather forecast for the upcoming holiday weekend.

September outlook for Boulder

September 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather this August has been very mundane, compliments of a pesky ridge of high pressure which has held its ground across the American Southwest. As a result, August was characterized by beautiful weather, albeit hot. The monsoon plume has largely been confined to Arizona, Utah, and western parts of Colorado, keeping the Front Range relatively parched the past month. Will this trend continue into September? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for next month.

The week ahead: August 31-September 4, 2015

August 31, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After a sunny, dry, and at times, smoky weekend, which saw near record-breaking heat across the Plains, the week ahead will feel noticeably cooler. Late-season monsoon moisture will also invade our state once again, keeping the chance of rain in the forecast through the week.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #11: Hawaii’s Hurricane Hiatus

August 30, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How long did Boulder’s dry streak last? What is the status on El Nino? Did Matt make actually it back from his trip to New Orleans without consuming any crawfish? What about Hawaii makes the state seemingly immune to hurricanes? Listen for find out!

The week ahead: August 17-21, 2015

August 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather across our region has been relatively uneventful over the course of the last month, with much of the West sitting beneath a broad, upper-level ridge and monsoon moisture hard to come by. That changes this week! The week ahead will showcase a, dare we say, (early) fall-like weather feature that will bring a big cool down and a good chance of rain (and possibly severe weather) to Boulder County. However, 90s will make an reappearance at some point. Read on to find out when!

An update on Colorado’s paltry 2015 wildfire season

August 7, 2015 / Ben Castellani

To suggest that the 2012 wildfire season in Colorado was utterly devastating would be an understatement. Nearly a quarter million acres were charred, more than 600 homes damaged, and at least 35,000 people were evacuated statewide. This year, the narrative is much different. We provide an update on the 2015 fire season so far and discuss the forecast heading forward.

The week ahead: August 5-9, 2015

August 5, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Sunny skies and dry conditions have prevailed thus far in August. In fact, measurable precipitation has not been observed in the city since July 21st! Will this trend continue? Read on to find out!