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Winter Weather Update: Another, better chance for everyone’s first accumulating snow Thursday evening

November 2, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

After a stunning weather-Wednesday, winter conditions are on the horizon again for Thursday as a big storm system moves into Colorado from the west. This one will bring much colder temperatures Thursday and widespread light to moderate snow to the area Thursday evening. Confidence is high that that most everyone will finally get their first accumulating snowfall of the season with this notably colder situation. We discuss the latest timing on the change-over to snow and provide our snowfall forecast map.

Premium Storm Update (11/3/22 7:00AM): Overnight model runs confirm the situation — the accumulating snow for all this evening remains on-track! We provide a brief update on the timing of the snow, how it will impact the evening commute, and discuss a few changes we’re making to our snowfall forecast amounts this morning. READ HERE

Storm Recap: Boulder officially recorded its first accumulating snow of the season on Thursday….but it was only 0.1″

October 28, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

Much-needed rain and snow fell across the Front Range on Thursday as a quick-moving storm raced across the state. Though temperatures remained entirely above freezing in Boulder and Denver, some embedded heavier pockets of snow allowed for minor accumulations to occur on the grass in spots, including at the official climate station in Boulder. This made for an interesting but somewhat underwhelming first snowfall of the season for many. We recap the storm, take a look at the snowfall totals across the region, announce the plethora of winners to our 2022 First Snowfall Contest, and look ahead to our next chance of snow.

Cooler weather & maybe snow in the extended forecast, plus the entries to our 2022 First Snowfall Contest!

October 18, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

Thanks to everyone that entered our 2022 First Snowfall Contest. We briefly review the entries which actually trend towards a later date than Boulder’s climatology would suggest. We may not have to wait too long for a winner as cooler weather and maybe a few snowflakes are brewing in the extended forecast. Contest prizes and recognition will be awarded in the days following our first dumping of snow — big or small!

September 2022 Graphical Weather Review: Record late-season heat, somewhat dry, plenty of displaced smoke, and no snow

October 6, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

September 2022 followed the trend of the rest of the summer as another hot and somewhat dry month across the Front Range. The month entertained one of the longest and most intense heatwaves for so late in the season. Rainfall was below normal and there was no snow during the month. Smoke from out of state wildfires was also a theme at times. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during September and how it relates to climatology.

When will our first snow occur? Enter your prediction for a chance to win! ❄️☃️

October 4, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

8th Annual BoulderCAST First Snowfall Contest

Are you eager for the first snow of the season? Have you already waxed your skis and purchased your Epic Pass? Our first big snow could be right around the corner! Mother Nature has been throwing wrenches into this annual contest the last few years making an accurate prediction for our first snowfall a monumental challenge! What’s in store for 2022? We provide a brief overview of Boulder’s first snowfall climatology and then pose a question…“When will Boulder’s first measurable snow occur this year?” Submit your guess for a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Those who get closest to the date and amount of our first snow win..

*Sorry. This contest is now closed to entries*

Monsoon Update: Heavy rainfall earlier this week put a dent in the drought as monsoon season nears completion

August 19, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

After several dry summers in a row, the 2022 monsoon season has been a breath of fresh air for most of the Front Range, thanks mainly to the recent soggy weather culminating in localized flash flooding earlier this week. As monsoon season begins to wind down across Colorado, we discuss the recent and seasonal rainfall totals, why this year’s monsoon has been atypical, and how climate change may impact future monsoons.

July 2022 Graphical Weather Review: Many rounds of raindrops, but not much rain!

August 3, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

July 2022, a month that falls in the heart of monsoon season, ended up fairly hot and dry across much of the Front Range as a ridge of high pressure dominated our weather. Raindrops were a frequent occurrence, at least in Boulder, but ultimately they didn’t add up to much. A wave of thunderstorms towards the latter part of the month provided soaking rains to much of the Denver area, “saving”many locations from worsening drought for the time being. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during July and how it relates to climatology.

Mid-Summer Monsoon Update: Off to a slow start, but that is starting to change!

August 2, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

After one of the driest starts to the summer monsoon season on record across the Front Range, things have started to change somewhat following a surge of monsoon rainfall in the final days of July. We review what has transpired so far this summer, look at where 2022 fits into the historical monsoon climatology, and discuss the temperature and precipitation outlook for the month of August.