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The week ahead: October 5-9, 2015

The weather has been quite cool and gloomy across the Front Range the last few days. Saturday’s thunderstorms gave parts of Boulder County their most significant precipitation in nearly three months. The week ahead will see a continuation of the wet weather and cooler air, but 80’s could return for the weekend. Read on for all the details.

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What’s October like in Boulder?

September was exceedingly dry and warm across much of eastern Colorado.  Consequentially, the wildfire threat is increasing with each passing day. More than half of Boulder County is now under a complete fire ban. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.

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The week ahead: September 29-October 3, 2015

A cold front pushed through the region yesterday afternoon and behind it, northeasterly winds ensued with isolated showers across northeast Colorado. That will make for a cooler day today, with a quick return to the 80’s by Wednesday. Big changes are on the horizon, though! Could portions of Boulder County see snow showers come Friday? Continue reading to find out!

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Forecasting 101: Dissecting weather model forecast maps

We show a lot of model forecast maps here at BoulderCAST. They offer much more than just pretty colors. Complex weather models, like the GFS and  Euro, generate staggering amounts of data in four dimensions (3-D space, plus time) for the entire Earth. Interpreting all that data to make an accurate forecast is a bit like piecing a puzzle together…while blindfolded, and without thumbs. Weather maps allow forecasters to visualize the model data in focused and convenient ways, making them our best tool. We briefly discuss how to first approach these maps.

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The week ahead: September 14-18, 2015

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!

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