Author: Ben Castellani (Page 300 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 2: Rain Rain Go Away

May 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The second episode of the BoulderCAST Podcast, titled Rain Rain Go Away, is now available! Why do tornadoes typically struggle to form in/near the mountains? Was the 2013 Boulder Flood related to a tropical cyclone? Listen to find out!

Strengthening El Niño forecasted heading into Fall and the Colorado impact

May 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Last year around this time, the media was chirping about the possibility of a moderate El Niño developing by the end of 2014, a prediction which never fully came true. Now, climatologists are boldly making the same prognostication heading towards the upcoming winter season, with such descriptive words as “moderate” and “strong” once again being thrown into the mix. We explain exactly what El Niño is, how it can impact Colorado, and the forecast heading into next winter.

Mother’s Day weekend storm totals; looking ahead to drier times

May 10, 2015 / Ben Castellani

This Mother’s Day will not be forgotten! With the upper-level storm system now pulling northeast away from Colorado, and thousands of residents in the Metro area still without power, let’s take a look at the storm totals for Boulder County for the 4-day period beginning Wednesday morning.

Mother’s Day Storm Update: Flooding, Tornadoes, and Snow! Oh My!

May 9, 2015 / Ben Castellani

It is clear Mother Nature wants to make this year’s Mother’s Day weekend one to remember. From flooding rains, to severe storms, and snow, this weekend will have it all! With the upper-level low about to enter Colorado, the picture the models are painting is now coming into focus. Read on to find out the impacts for your area.

Colorado month-to-date precipitation for May

Mother Nature bringing snow for Mother’s Day

May 7, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Soggy conditions have lingered across the Front Range for more than a week now, bringing measurable precipitation to most of Boulder County each day in May. This trend will continue through the weekend, as we track a developing surface low that will bring the possibility of accumulating snow on the Plains Saturday night into Mother’s Day.

Will we see (Tropical Storm) Ana Thursday?

May 4, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Though the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially begin until the first of June, the first tropical storm usually doesn’t form until the latter part of June, when ocean temperatures are warmer and upper-level conditions become more favorable. However, the 2015 season may begin a little earlier than expected!

BoulderCAST PodCAST First Episode Now Available: Hello Boulder!

May 3, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Here at BoulderCAST, we strive to keep things fun, educational, and above all, entertaining! Seeking to deliver to this mission, we will be podcasting on regular basis, about anything and everything related to Boulder weather, including discussing past weather events, the upcoming forecast, explaining various facets of meteorology in a casual way, interviewing local scientists, and voicing our professional opinions on the hot topics. Join us on the journey!

What to expect for May in Boulder

May 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

As April comes to a close, we are now fully entrenched in the Spring season here in the Front Range. We take a look at trends, climatology, and predictions for the next month in Boulder.