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August 2025 Graphical Weather Review: A hot, dry & smoky month saved by a cool & rainy finish

September 26, 2025 / BoulderCAST Team

August 2025 was on track to be our third scorcher in a row — hot, dry, and smoky — until a late-month shift brought in a welcome stretch of cooler, wetter weather. That pattern change helped balance things out across the Front Range, with most areas landing close to average for rainfall and just slightly warmer than normal overall. Still, it wasn’t all relief: the month packed in plenty of wildfire smoke and a few record-breaking heat days that served to remind us that summer wasn’t done yet. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during August and how it relates to climatology.

NOTE: This monthly recap was delayed due to missing data in the August 2025 climate record for Boulder which has since been partially filled with best-guess approximations.

This Week in Colorado Weather: September 8, 2025

September 8, 2025 / Ben Castellani

Last week’s cold front didn’t just drop temperatures—it dragged in a wall of chemical-scented smoke that turned the Front Range skies hazy and acrid. The days ahead are shaping up to be much more pleasant with warmer temps, limited storm chances, and a break from the smoke (at least for now) under southwest flow. Read on for a full breakdown of this week’s weather, including when to expect the best shot at rain and whether any smoke may return in the extended.

This Week in Colorado Weather: September 1, 2025

September 1, 2025 / Andy

September kicks off with a mellow vibe across the Front Range — warm days and mostly dry skies are expected. But don’t let the quiet start fool you. Between drifting wildfire smoke, sneaky cold fronts, and a potential tropical system by the weekend, there’s more nuance in our forecast this week than meets the eye. Read on as we break down what to expect day by day, plus what might shake things up by the weekend.

Premium This Weekend in Colorado Weather: The heat and smoky haze stick around through the weekend with only low-end storm chances

August 14, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Wed 08/13/25 | Fire danger on the rise as temperatures soar to near-record levels

August 13, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 08/12/25 | A picture-perfect Tuesday ahead of another heatwave; Stage 1 fire ban goes into effect today

August 12, 2025 / Ben Castellani

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This Week in Colorado Weather: August 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 / Ben Castellani

After a weekend of thunder and cooler air, the Front Range is catching its breath under clear skies and a brief spell of dry northwest flow. But don’t get too comfortable—heat, haze, and a few storm chances are already lining up for a return later this week. In this update, we break down the shifting ridge pattern, what it means for temperatures, and when wildfire smoke and monsoon moisture might make a comeback.

July 2025 Graphical Weather Review: Drought returns to the Front Range following our second straight hot & dry month

August 7, 2025 / BoulderCAST Team

July 2025 was our second consecutive hot and dry month. The summer monsoon has been very stingy so far, leaving Boulder and much of the Denver region parched with drought conditions returning to parts of the Front Range. July didn’t hold back on extremes either: record-breaking heat at times scorched the region, plowable hail hammered Gunbarrel, and a rare funnel cloud spun up over the Foothills of Boulder County. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during July and how it relates to climatology.