Author: Ben Castellani (Page 8 of 305)

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 – Fri 03/20/26 | A very warm Friday ahead of high-end fire danger and likely 90° readings on Saturday

March 20, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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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 / Ben Castellani

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.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 03/18/26 | Extreme Southwest heat dome targets Colorado with temperature records set to be obliterated the rest of the week

March 18, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 03/17/26 | Historic ridge begins its trek inland today kicking off a multi‑day heatwave throughout Colorado

March 17, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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Winter Storm Recap: From Underwhelming Winds to Overnight Snow

March 15, 2026 / Ben Castellani

Saturday’s storm didn’t quite live up to its wind hype, but it still delivered a sharp overnight front and a quick burst of convective snow before sunrise on Sunday.

Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Thu 03/12/26 | This is the first of three consecutive critical fire weather days as gusts reach up to 100 MPH in the Foothills

March 12, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 / Ben Castellani

Warmth, wind, and a whole lot of déjà vu are back on the menu along the Front Range this week. After Sunday’s near‑record heat wiped out most of Friday’s snow, the pattern ahead looks suspiciously like the one we’ve been stuck in all winter — breezy downslope days, a meaningless cold front, and another surge of unseasonable warmth waiting in the wings. Fire danger, early Mountain snowpack melt, and record high temperature records will all come into play as we head deeper into the week and the month of March. Read on for all the details.