Category: Forecast (Page 146 of 169)

Will we see a third White Christmas in a row?

December 23, 2016 / Ben Castellani

There is nothing quite as magical as snow falling on Christmas Day. We’ve gotten lucky the last two years in Denver with snow falling on Christmas in both 2014 and 2015. We explain the meteorological definition and provide our thoughts on the potential for a third consecutive White Christmas.

This week in weather: December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 / Andy

After polar air and snow this past weekend, a very nice warm up is in store for the first few days of the week. Overall, expect a rather benign week but the High Country should see more snowfall. In the extended, we’re watching a potential snow storm Christmas Eve/Christmas Day. We’ll discuss that and the week ahead. Read on to find out more.

Storm recap: Heavy band of snow pounds Denver

December 17, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to a stationary band of heavy snow Friday night, many of you may have awoken to more snow than expected. We explain what happened overnight to produce 5-10″ of snow in parts of the Denver Metro area and also detail when we expect the Arctic chill to retreat.

Friday night forecast: Tumbling temperatures and a dabble of snow

December 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

After downslope winds warmed us into the 60’s today, another shot of frigid air is headed for the Front Range Friday evening. Snow is commencing in the Mountains already, with the Plains in store for some snow as well. Read on as we detail the arrival of another quick-hitting Arctic system, including timing, snowfall amounts, and projected temperatures.

This week in weather: December 12, 2016

December 12, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Our weather for the week ahead will be dominated by the overhead jet stream. This will provide strong northwest flow throughout the week, bringing more snow to the mountains and a slight chance of snow on the Plains. We’re also tracking a potential wintry event for the tail-end of the week. Continue reading for all the details.

Revisiting last week’s cold and snow

December 11, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We examine last week’s winter storm and review the snow totals and temperatures. Where does this leave us in relation to normal for the 2016-2017 winter season? Read on to find out.

Final forecast: Widespread snow and bitter cold on the way

December 5, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Hot of the heels of our December outlook calling for a much-needed change in our weather pattern, the first snow-maker of the month arrives tomorrow as a quick-moving system skirts Colorado from the northwest. In our final forecast, we detail the specifics on timing, intensity, and how much snow to expect alongside our first sub-zero temperatures in almost two years. Continue reading

This week in weather: December 5, 2016

December 5, 2016 / Andy

Look for BIG changes in the weather for the week ahead, with cold, snow, and windy conditions the story as Arctic air invades the state! The High Country is slated to see another round of snow, with the Plains also on track to get their chance by Tuesday evening. How much can we expect and how cold will it get? Read on for our full weekly outlook.