Author: Ben Castellani (Page 3 of 305)

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.

This Week in Colorado Weather: June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026 / Ben Castellani

Warmth, wind, and a few atmospheric curveballs are lining up for the Front Range this week — and it all starts with a sharp swing from severe storms to hot fire danger in less than 24 hours. From Monday’s hail‑ready instability to mid‑week blow‑dryer conditions and a potential cool‑down lurking on the weekend horizon, this week’s forecast has a little bit of everything. Read on as we detail what to watch as this surprisingly active June pattern unfolds across Colorado.

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June 4, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 06/03/26 | Scattered P.M. storms again as moisture peaks for the week

June 3, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 06/02/26 | Storms Reload This Afternoon, But With Noticeably Less Bite

June 2, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026 / Ben Castellani

Spring’s grip on our wet season is loosening, and the atmosphere is starting to hint at the drier pattern ahead — but not before we squeeze out a few more days of spotty storm potential. This week brings a mix of low‑end daily rain chances, early‑week severe storms, and a slow warm‑up that could push us toward our first 90° reading of the year by the weekend. Read on as we break down what to expect as we ride out this transitional stretch of early June.