Author: Ben Castellani (Page 5 of 303)

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: March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 /

As if last week’s record‑smashing heatwave wasn’t enough, the atmosphere has decided to double down this week. After a brief cooldown, we’re gearing up for another round of exceptional warmth—with Colorado’s snowpack plunging to levels more typical of early summer than March. In today’s update, we break down the new records already in the books, the alarming snowpack decline, and what to expect as a second pulse of historic warmth takes aim at the Front Range.

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Colorado Heatwave Update: Record-setting March heatwave continues through Saturday with near-critical fire danger—then comes Round #2 next week

March 19, 2026 /

Wednesday’s remarkable 80° warmth marked the start of a stretch that’s far more reminiscent of early summer than mid‑March here in Colorado. An unusually strong ridge of high pressure is now locked over the region, setting the stage for several more days of exceptional heat with widespread record temperature destruction and increasing fire concerns. A brief cooldown will arrive over the weekend, but the broader pattern remains firmly tilted toward above‑normal temperatures the rest of the month, including a secondary heatwave already brewing for next week. Here’s a look at how this historic heatwave setup will unfold across the Front Range in the many days ahead.

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