Author: Ben Castellani (Page 304 of 358)

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.

DayCAST: Thu 12/22/16

December 22, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Another dry day is on tap for your Thursday on the Plains as a weak cut-off system moves through this afternoon and evening. Watch the animation below....the low off the western Mexican coast gets absorbed and zipped across Colorado today. It's pretty amazing how poorly the models handled this cut-off low. Earlier in the week, they forecasted it to trudge …

DayCAST: Wed 12/21/16

December 21, 2016 / Ben Castellani

After breezy conditions and above normal temperatures yesterday, a weak system will be moving across Colorado during the day today. We'll see just enough lift and moisture to fire off some snow showers in the High Country throughout the day. Accumulations will be small and confined to western exposed areas above 10,000 feet. Less than 1" in most cases, with 2 …

DayCAST: Tue 12/20/16

December 20, 2016 / Ben Castellani

A subtle upper-level ridge will slide across Colorado today, bringing with it dry westerly downslope flow. This will produce a nice warm-up and dry weather statewide this afternoon. Highs will be in the low to mid 50’s with mostly sunny skies. These warm temperatures should help to melt a bulk of the remaining snow cover on the ground.

Not much in the way of interesting weather to track through the week. However, things are shaping up to be a little snowy just in time for Christmas. A system will be crossing the region Saturday night into Christmas Day. The exact track is still uncertain, but snow for all of Colorado is a possibility (and a near certainty for the Mountains). Bear with us over the next few days as we wait for the models hone in on a solution…

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Storm recap: Heavy band of snow pounds Denver

December 17, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to a stationary band of heavy snow Friday night, many of you may have awoken to more snow than expected. We explain what happened overnight to produce 5-10″ of snow in parts of the Denver Metro area and also detail when we expect the Arctic chill to retreat.

Friday night forecast: Tumbling temperatures and a dabble of snow

December 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

After downslope winds warmed us into the 60’s today, another shot of frigid air is headed for the Front Range Friday evening. Snow is commencing in the Mountains already, with the Plains in store for some snow as well. Read on as we detail the arrival of another quick-hitting Arctic system, including timing, snowfall amounts, and projected temperatures.

DayCAST: Thu 12/15/16

December 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Compared to yesterday, it will feel like summer out there today! Southwest flow and some sunshine will team up to push our temperatures 30 degrees warmer today, into the mid 50's with dry conditions for the Front Range. Big changes are coming, though... Snow will increase in coverage later this evening across the Mountains, with 10 to 20" likely by …

DayCAST: Wed 12/14/16

December 14, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Get ready for a temporary cool down! A cold front will plow into northeast Colorado this morning, reaching Boulder and Denver early this morning. Temperatures will remain in the 20's through the day, with weak upslope fueling some light snow showers in and near the Foothills from Boulder northward during the afternoon and evening. Any accumulation should be small east …