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Winter Weather Update: Cooler with a wave of upslope snow to close out the week (Updated)

January 20, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

After the recent freezing drizzle event that glazed the entire area in ice, our attention quickly turns to an approaching winter storm that will bring a round of snow to the area on Friday. We discuss the setup, timing and expected snowfall amounts in what will be an all-snow upslope event for mainly the western Denver Metro area.

Premium Storm Update (1/21/22 7:00AM): We do a final check on the latest model runs and discuss the potential for heavier bands of snow now appearing in the short-range models. We give our final thoughts on the storm and discuss the slight changes being made to our snow forecast amounts. READ HERE.

Denver & Boulder Snow Totals: 1/19/2022

January 20, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

The warm stretch ends with cooler weather & snow on Friday

January 13, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

Our weather will shift sharply colder for Friday as two systems merge across eastern Colorado bringing a chance of rain and snow to the area. Upslope will be marginal and favor areas south and west of Denver, mainly in the Foothills. However, there is still some hope for light accumulations in Boulder and Denver, too. Let’s take a look at the timing of things, the potential impacts, and our regional snowfall forecast map.

Boulder Colorado’s 2021 weather told through 14 colorful graphics!

January 7, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

2021 was a diverse year in Colorado weather which isn’t out of the ordinary. However, 2021 definitely upped the ante a bit. The year began quite cold and wet but had a prolonged warm and parched finish. We saw the widespread drought get abolished at one point and then promptly get reinstated. Months of poor air quality from distant (and some close) wildfires characterized the summer season — not the monsoon. And of course, everything culminated in a devastating and fiery ending just before the New Year. We made 14 unique graphics that together characterize only a small slice 2021’s weather in Boulder. Enjoy!

Winter Weather Update: Bursts of moderate snow & tumbling temperatures for Wednesday (Updated Snow Map)

January 4, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

More snow is on the way to the Front Range for midweek, but it comes with strong winds beforehand. An Arctic front will slam the area on Wednesday bringing a rapid drop in temperatures alongside some moderate to heavy bands of snow across the entire area. We discuss how strong the winds will be, when the frigid airmass and snow will arrive, and how much snow will pile up.

Premium Storm Update (1/5/22 7:00AM): We do a final check on the latest model runs and confirm that the rift in outcomes still exists. We give our final thoughts on the storm and how the model disagreement plays into forecast snow amounts . READ HERE.

December 2021 Graphical Weather Review: Severe drought expands under yet another warm & dry month

January 1, 2022 / BoulderCAST Team

December 2021 was another extremely warm and dry month for the Front Range which ultimately contributed to the Marshall Fire tragedy. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during December and how it relates to climatology.

Winter Weather Update: The first snowstorm & coldest air of the season are coming just in time for New Year’s Eve!

December 30, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

Hooray! The New Year’s Eve snow event is confirmed and whether you like it or not is coming in on the higher-end of initial predictions as models continue to slow the storm down and usher in the bitter cold air to the Front Range. How much snow are we expecting? Will New Year’s Eve travel be significantly impacted? And how cold will it get? We have a lot to discuss so let’s get right into it!

Premium Storm Update (12/31/21 6:00AM): We do final check on the latest model runs and take a look at some of the more in-depth aspects of the event including a forecast time series of the upslope profile. READ HERE.

Winter Weather Update: Heavy snow continues in the Mountains, with mainly spotty rain showers expected across the lowlands

December 24, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

We provide a quick update on the ongoing atmospheric river event which will pile up feet of snow in Colorado’s mountains by Christmas morning. With mild temperatures holding across the lower elevations and a few rare December raindrops falling from the sky, it looks like a white Christmas will elude us once again.