Author: Ben Castellani (Page 4 of 304)

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.

Colorado Winter Weather Update: A significant snowstorm is finally taking aim on the Front Range — in May!

May 4, 2026 /

After another warm, spring weekend across the Front Range, big wintry changes are brewing for the days ahead! A surprisingly potent May storm is lining up for Colorado, and this one has all the ingredients to deliver a late-season deluge of precipitation. From deep moisture to prolonged upslope and a well‑timed blast of cold air, the setup is primed to be a high‑impact event — and yes, that includes heavy, wet late-season snow for all of us. We discuss the intriguing dynamics of the storm, the most likely snowfall amounts, potential impacts to our trees and power lines, and just how far we will drop below freezing.

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Sunday Evening Quick Update: Increasingly strong potential for wet snow for everyone Tuesday into Wednesday, but the exact details are still being worked out

May 3, 2026 /

A potent spring storm is lining up for the Front Range, and early signals point to a colder, wetter setup with the potential for impactful heavy, wet snow for everyone. We’ll dig into the details more deeply on Monday morning, but confidence is growing that this one could deliver both much‑needed moisture and heavy wet snow. Here’s a quick update on where things stand right now.

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*Premium* Storm Update – Thu 04/30/26 8:00AM | A soggy Thursday with rain and Foothills snow, though totals have continued to trend down

April 30, 2026 /

Rain is spreading across eastern Colorado this morning, with a broad, soggy setup still on track to bring rain and high‑elevation snow through the day to the Front Range. However, a continued southward shift in the storm track means precipitation totals around Denver and Boulder will likely fall short of earlier expectations. Nonetheless, a cool, gloomy day with plenty of showers still lies ahead, along with accumulating snow in the Foothills. Here’s the latest.

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This Week in Colorado Weather: April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 /

The atmosphere is gearing up for a dramatic mid‑week pivot, and the Front Range is about to feel every bit of it. We start the week under a warm, bone‑dry ridge that will send temperatures soaring and fire danger spiking—especially by Wednesday, when downslope winds and exceptional dryness are set to collide. But just as quickly, the pattern will flip. A pair of incoming troughs will drag us into a cooler, unsettled stretch of weather heading into the weekend, with several chances for much‑needed moisture and even the prospect of a few snowflakes mixing in at times. It’s a true tale of two patterns this week! Read on for all the details.

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