Category: Long-Range (Page 3 of 14)

Ugh! Boulder just had its all-time driest, least snowy and sixth warmest autumn

December 2, 2021 / Ben Castellani

Let’s take a look at how we ended up in a severe drought so quickly and where things might go in the winter months ahead.

This week in Colorado weather: November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021 / Andy

The entire upcoming week will feature well above average temperatures across the Front Range with several days of record highs up for grabs. There will be a couple of “cool-downs” behind dry cold fronts but temperatures will still remain above seasonal normals on those days as well. While the upcoming week is expected to be totally dry, there are some hints of a return to a more active and unsettled pattern next week. We’ll discuss this and more in our weekly outlook so read on!

October 2021 Weather Review: Drought returns after one of Boulder’s all-time driest Octobers

November 9, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

October 2021 was extremely dry for all of eastern Colorado and drought has exploded once again across the region. Other notable highlights during the month include the return of La Niña for a second winter in a row, magnificent fall colors, a drizzly Halloween, and the lack of any accumulating snowfall yet in Boulder or Denver. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during October and how it relates to climatology.

La Niña is set to return for a second winter in a row, but what does this mean for Colorado?

October 13, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

For the second year in a row, La Niña conditions are expected to develop and last through the upcoming winter. We discuss the forecast, remind you what La Niña actually is, go over recent La Niña outcomes and explain the potential impacts this will have on Colorado for the rest of autumn.

This week in Colorado weather: September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021 / Andy

After enduring extreme late summer heat of late, we thankfully start off this week with closer to average temperatures and a threat of thunderstorms, some being severe into Tuesday evening. Drier and warmer conditions take over Wednesday through Friday, although the upcoming weekend could see a resurgence of moisture and unsettled weather.

Summer 2021: Crunching the numbers of yet another hot & mostly dry summer season for Colorado

September 11, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

Meteorological summer begins on June 1st and runs through August 31st. With that end date now having come and gone, the official numbers are in for Summer 2021! Let’s take a look at how Boulder, Denver and Colorado as a whole did this summer in terms of temperatures and precipitation. We also check in on how our state fared compared to the rest of the country. If you like seeing data displayed on graphs and maps, this post is for you!

This week in Colorado weather: September 6, 2021

September 6, 2021 / Andy

Happy Labor Day! This week will feature wildfire smoke building back into the region causing visibilities to deteriorate, especially Monday through Wednesday. With the exception of Tuesday, most of the week will see above average temperatures, even potentially record-breaking ones late in the week. All is dry, though unsettled weather increases over the upcoming weekend into early next week.

Get Ready: After a one day break, the heatwave rebuilds even stronger heading into next week

June 11, 2021 / Ben Castellani

If you can believe it, Friday’s high temperatures was only in the 70’s across the lower elevations. What a gorgeous day! However, the brief cooldown will quickly be replaced by yet another heatwave in Front Range Colorado. This one will be stronger and longer than the last. Let’s discuss just how hot it will get, our concerns about new wildfires, and when the heatwave may finally relax.