Author: Ben Castellani (Page 301 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.

GFS 500mb map valid at 11am MT today, showing the location of the ridge axis of Colorado

Abundant shortwaves to bring chance of storms thru the weekend

April 30, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather pattern over the next several days is relatively zonal. However, embedded quick-moving shortwaves will keep things interesting until the arrival of our next major storm system on Tuesday.

Storm Update: Shift in track, but plenty of rain/snow remains

April 26, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The storm is beginning to ramp up across our region, though it is now following a slightly more southern track. How will this impact the forecast?

Closed-low storm system scheduled to arrive Sunday, significant rain and snow for all

April 24, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Another potent cut-off low is eying the region once again, bringing much-needed rain and snow Sunday into Tuesday.

April 16-19 Storm Recap: Drought Potential Mitigated

April 19, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With the legendary storm system responsible for the rain, tornadoes, wind, hail, snow, graupel, and thunderstorms having finally departed from NE Colorado, it is a great time to take a look back at a storm we’re all sure to remember (for a few years at least)!

Mountain snow to continue, (mostly) rain on Plains

April 18, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Don’t be fooled by the sun’s appearance this afternoon – the storm that has been plaguing the area since Wednesday has one last gasp left before exiting our region tomorrow.

Friday AM Storm Update

April 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Snowfall amounts in Boulder County through 8am MT Friday range from 2 to 24”. Where does your neighborhood fall?

Thursday PM Storm Update: Rain/snow changing to rain

April 16, 2015 / Ben Castellani

What has proven to already be a messy storm will only get messier heading into Friday, as Boulder will experience its most significant precipitation event since the Boulder Flood in September 2013, alongside a potential historic snowfall event unfolding in the Foothills.

Thursday AM Storm Update

April 16, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The latest computer models are indicating the storm could pack a bit more moisture that previously expected. Depending on your stance on snowfall, this could either be great or horrible news to you.