Category: Climatology (Page 63 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.

Diminished Atlantic hurricane season expected this year

As we approach the heavily anticipated second half of hurricane season, some of you here in Boulder may be wondering, “Is this a good year to vacation somewhere in the Caribbean or Northern Atlantic Basin?” Ten years ago, many hurricane experts would warn you of impending danger that could form pretty much anywhere in the tropical Atlantic. However, we are seeing a change in the long-range weather patterns that have the Caribbean islands leaping for joy! After decades of seemingly constant activity, it appears the tables have turned for the better. While the potential for a strong hurricane can always occur when the conditions are right, it is about time residents along the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic coasts can breathe a little easier. Or can they?

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Strengthening El Niño forecasted heading into Fall and the Colorado impact

Last year around this time, the media was chirping about the possibility of a moderate El Niño developing by the end of 2014, a prediction which never fully came true.  Now, climatologists are boldly making the same prognostication heading towards the upcoming winter season, with such descriptive words as “moderate” and “strong” once again being thrown into the mix. We explain exactly what El Niño is, how it can impact Colorado, and the forecast heading into next winter.

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