Category: Climatology (Page 62 of 63)

These posts contain information about the long-term weather patterns of Boulder County. Potential topics may include 30-day weather outlooks, El Nino/La Nina, and seasonal forecasts. You will find less about the day-to-day weather, with more focus on longer trends and patterns.

El Niño update and its impact on autumn in Boulder

September 27, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With El Niño now approaching record levels, we crunch the numbers to see what type of impact we could potentially see in Boulder as the we head through the autumn season. Spoiler: we think it involves an epic snow storm!

The week ahead: September 14-18, 2015

September 14, 2015 / Andy

After a dry and warm weekend across northeastern Colorado, with portions of the area rising into the lower 90’s, this week will feature a gradual cool down as a large upper-level trough digs southward into the northwestern United States by mid to late week. For a detailed analysis, including forecast uncertainty, read on!

September outlook for Boulder

September 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather this August has been very mundane, compliments of a pesky ridge of high pressure which has held its ground across the American Southwest. As a result, August was characterized by beautiful weather, albeit hot. The monsoon plume has largely been confined to Arizona, Utah, and western parts of Colorado, keeping the Front Range relatively parched the past month. Will this trend continue into September? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for next month.

An update on Colorado’s paltry 2015 wildfire season

August 7, 2015 / Ben Castellani

To suggest that the 2012 wildfire season in Colorado was utterly devastating would be an understatement. Nearly a quarter million acres were charred, more than 600 homes damaged, and at least 35,000 people were evacuated statewide. This year, the narrative is much different. We provide an update on the 2015 fire season so far and discuss the forecast heading forward.

What to expect from August in Boulder

July 31, 2015 / Ben Castellani

It’s hard to believe that August is now upon us! Where is the summer going? Thus far, El Niño and an active monsoon pattern have aided in keeping our temperatures relatively cool and wet. July recorded nearly 1″ above normal precipitation, and had an average temperature more than 2 degrees below normal. Should we expect more of the same in August? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #8: Sunspots

July 19, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Is 2015 on track to break Boulder’s annual precipitation record? Which of the hosts competed in a triathlon? Will upcoming changes in the sun send us into another Little Ice Age in the 2030s? Listen for find out!

Just how wet has 2015 been?

July 15, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Prolific snow and rain through the spring and early summer has painted an exceedingly green picture across eastern Colorado this year. Grasslands and meadows that are typically an ugly shade of brown by now are tinted in a vibrant emerald hue. As a result, there has barely been a single wildfire across the state this summer. We take a look to see just how extraordinary the amount and consistency of the precipitation in Boulder has been in 2015.