Author: Ben Castellani (Page 6 of 290)

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.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 08/12/25 | A picture-perfect Tuesday ahead of another heatwave; Stage 1 fire ban goes into effect today

August 12, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 / Ben Castellani

After a weekend of thunder and cooler air, the Front Range is catching its breath under clear skies and a brief spell of dry northwest flow. But don’t get too comfortable—heat, haze, and a few storm chances are already lining up for a return later this week. In this update, we break down the shifting ridge pattern, what it means for temperatures, and when wildfire smoke and monsoon moisture might make a comeback.

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: Scorching heat & increased fire risk give way to a cooler weekend with chances for rain

August 7, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 08/06/25 | Record high observed in Boulder Tuesday as the heatwave rolls on

August 6, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 08/05/25 | Sizzling heat holds steady through Friday as new fires emerge on the Western Slope

August 5, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 / Ben Castellani

The Front Range is heading into a stretch of intense summer heat this week, with a dominant high-pressure system set to lock Colorado into several days of sizzling temperatures and dry skies. Expect highs in the mid to upper 90s every day through Friday. While Boulder isn’t guaranteed to break any record high temperatures, past patterns suggest we could run hotter than models are currently predicting—something worth watching as it would bump up the heat risks in the Metro area. Relief is on the horizon, though: a cold front late Friday should bring a sharp cooldown just in time for the weekend with at least low-end chances for storms returning.