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April 2026 Graphical Weather Review: A warm, bone-dry month that sure didn’t rescue Colorado’s snowpack

May 8, 2026 / BoulderCAST Team / 0 Comments

April 2026 wrapped up as another water‑starved month along the Front Range, trading March’s record heat for a parade of fast‑moving systems that looked promising on paper but rarely delivered meaningful moisture. Temperatures still ran warmer than average overall, punctuated by a few sharp cold fronts that briefly returned a wintry feel before the pattern snapped back to mild, windy, and dry. Fire danger stayed elevated on many days, and despite several rounds of light precipitation, Colorado’s snowpack remained historically low heading into May. Let’s take a graphical look at how April unfolded across Boulder, Denver, and the Front Range — and how it stacked up against climatology.

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April 23, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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April 22, 2026 / Ben Castellani

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El Niño Is Coming — But Colorado Likely Faces a Hyperactive Fire Season First

April 20, 2026 / BoulderCAST Team / 2 Comments

Colorado headlines have been buzzing about a looming “Super El Niño,” but the story behind the hype is far more layered than the headlines let on. Before leaning into the dramatic graphics and sweeping claims, it’s worth unpacking where this narrative actually came from and why one overzealous model run has taken on a life of its own. More importantly, we must consider what this all really means for our state as we limp into summer with record‑low snowpack, deepening drought, and a fire season that has already been sharpening its teeth. The truth is far more nuanced than the current online discourse suggests.

This Week in Colorado Weather: April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

The atmosphere is gearing up for a dramatic mid‑week pivot, and the Front Range is about to feel every bit of it. We start the week under a warm, bone‑dry ridge that will send temperatures soaring and fire danger spiking—especially by Wednesday, when downslope winds and exceptional dryness are set to collide. But just as quickly, the pattern will flip. A pair of incoming troughs will drag us into a cooler, unsettled stretch of weather heading into the weekend, with several chances for much‑needed moisture and even the prospect of a few snowflakes mixing in at times. It’s a true tale of two patterns this week! Read on for all the details.

Colorado Winter Weather Update: From Fire Danger to Snowflakes in Just 12 Hours, Then Comes a Hard Freeze

April 16, 2026 / Ben Castellani / 0 Comments

A sharp pattern shift is lining up for the Front Range to end the week, and it’s going to feel a lot different than the stretch of mild, breezy days we’ve been riding lately. Thursday brings one more round of elevated fire danger, but by tonight a much colder airmass barrels in and sets the stage for a quick burst of snowflakes Friday morning — followed by a hard freeze Friday night that may end up being the most impactful part of the whole event. Here’s what to expect as winter makes a brief, timely return to the Denver-Boulder area.

This Week in Colorado Weather: April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 / Ben Castellani

As we roll into mid‑April, the Front Range finally snaps back into an active pattern with fire danger, two storm systems, and even a shot at late‑season snow all packed into one busy week. From warm, windy days to Mountain snow and the possibility of flakes reaching the Denver–Boulder corridor by Friday, there’s a lot happening in the days ahead. Read on for all the details.