Author: Ben Castellani (Page 8 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.

This Week in Colorado Weather: July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025 / Ben Castellani

Monsoon season may have officially started earlier this month, but it’s off to a sluggish and lack-luster beginning across Colorado. Boulder has seen frequent storms—yet little meaningful rain—and wildfire smoke from the Western Slope and neighboring states is starting to pool to our west. A cold front arriving Tuesday night will bring cooler temps and a bump in thunderstorm chances for Wednesday, followed by a promising shift toward a more classic monsoonal setup Thursday through the weekend ahead with continued daily storms. This week, we’re tracking some heat, smoky haze, and hopefully, a few solid soakings of rain.

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July 9, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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June 2025 Graphical Weather Review: A slow and steady browning of the Front Range

July 8, 2025 / Ben Castellani

June 2025 started out cool and rainy in the Front Range, but precipitation became much more scarce as the month wore on, with our landscape drying out and fire danger creeping up over time. The month also featured several rounds of damaging severe weather and multiple sizzling heat waves. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during June and how it relates to climatology.

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July 8, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025 / Ben Castellani

Monsoon season kicks off right on time this week, bringing a steady stream of moisture from Mexico into the Southwest and central Rockies. While daily storm chances are on tap for the Front Range, coverage looks hit-or-miss, with Wednesday shaping up to be the warmest and driest day. Expect highs ranging from the 70s to mid-90s as the pattern evolves. We also need to keep an eye on the forecast heading into Fourth of July weekend as scattered storms will be in the mix.