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Forecast update: Heavy snow bands possible Friday evening, exact location somewhat uncertain

February 22, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

We provide quick a update on the potential for heavy snow Friday evening across portions of the Metro area. Travel may become difficult with 6″ or more of snow expected in some areas.

More wintry weather Thursday evening through Friday night

February 21, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

Unseasonably cold and wintry weather continues across the Front Range through Friday night. Another large storm system will bring the threat of snow and freezing drizzle to the area in two distinct waves. We weigh in on both, including potential snow amounts, and recap the snow event from earlier in the week.

A New Eye in the Western Sky: The GOES-17 weather satellite is now operational!

February 15, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

This week NOAA announced that the GOES-17 weather satellite has passed its final examination! It now operational as GOES-West at an orbital position of 137.2°W longitude…basically in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. We discuss how this new data will benefit our weather forecasts, the status of the catastrophic hardware issue discovered post-launch, and the type of stunning imagery we can look forward to for years to come.

Premium Weather Quiz Very Cold Air & the Impact on the Stratosphere

February 7, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

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Winter Storm Update: Arctic blast and snow arrive in tandem on Wednesday

February 5, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

A strong Pacific storm system will spread snowfall across the state of Colorado over the next 24 to 36 hours. Impressive snow totals will be possible in the Mountains, with lighter but still noteworthy accumulations expected across the Denver Metro area. We discuss the atmospheric components coming together, likely snow amounts, and the impact on Wednesday’s evening commute.

PREMIUM STORM UPDATE (WED 02/06 7:00 AM): Read HERE.

Boulder’s 2018 Weather in 7 Colorful Graphics

January 31, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

Check out seven unique graphics we created recapping 2018’s weather!

Thursday’s A.M. commute was a mess. We talk totals and our next chance of snow

January 25, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

A brief period of snow lasting only about five hours made for a messy commute Thursday morning! We discuss the event, review storm totals and check-in on seasonal snow amounts for Boulder and Denver so far this winter. We’re also tracking our next wintry event scheduled for Monday.

Winter returns Thursday morning with a brief, sneaky chance of snow

January 23, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

More white stuff is in the forecast for early Thursday morning. Unfortunately, poor timing could interrupt the morning commute. We discuss why this snow is “sneaky”, the timeline for the event, and potential snow amounts.