Author: Ben Castellani (Page 7 of 300)

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 01/13/26 | A thick blanket of high clouds won’t stop us from reaching the 60s again

January 13, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: January 12, 2026

January 12, 2026 / Ben Castellani

A stubborn weather pattern is settling in this week, and Colorado finds itself right in the middle of the action—or the lack of it. While the coasts deal with weather extremes, the Front Range gets a quieter blend of mild spells, a couple of cold fronts, and just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting. Read on for our full outlook of the next seven days to see if this translates into meaningful moisture or just more dry January days.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Sun 01/11/26 | A mild Sunday with readings reaching the 50s

January 11, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Sat 01/10/26| Widespread sunshine and moderating temperatures this weekend as our recent snow melts off

January 10, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Winter Storm Recap: 2026’s first snowfall is over and it won’t stick around long

January 9, 2026 / Ben Castellani

A tandem of low pressure systems — one warm and moisture‑rich, the other colder and more dynamic — teamed up just enough to deliver a surprisingly efficient burst of snowfall across the Front Range to end the week. We break down how this two‑part event unfolded, why the timing mattered so much, and where our forecast over‑ and under‑performed. Continue reading