Category: Powdercast (Page 17 of 22)

Forecasts focused on the many ski resorts of NE Colorado.

When will Boulder’s first snow occur? Enter for a chance to win!

September 15, 2017 / Andy

3rd Annual BoulderCAST First Snow Contest
*This contest is now closed to entries*

Are you eager for the first snow of the season? Have you already waxed your skis and purchased your Epic Pass? Our first big snow could be right around the corner! We provide a brief overview of Boulder’s first snowfall climatology and then pose a question…“When will Boulder’s first snow occur this year?” Submit your guess for not only a chance to win recognition among local weather enthusiasts, but prizes too. Those who get closest to the date of our first snow win. Read on for all the details.

A recap of the lackluster 2016-2017 winter season

May 31, 2017 / Ben Castellani

This past winter was an under-performer in many regards. From the record-breaking late-start to the snow season, to the rain storms of March and April, it was NOT great year for powder across the lower elevations! Continue reading as we review a season of disappointment and crunch the numbers to see how well our snowfall forecasts verified throughout the Denver Metro area across the entire winter season.

Storm Update: Yes Denver, it’s going to snow! In the Foothills…

May 17, 2017 / Ben Castellani

The next few days will solidify the rest of the country’s belief that our weather here is pure insanity. We provide an update on what is shaping-up to be an historic late-season winter storm for the Front Range Foothills. The potential for accumulating snow across the lower elevations is much more uncertain at this time. Read on for the latest details…

Final forecast comes in a little snowier, uncertainty remains (Updated)

April 28, 2017 / Andy

As we have been relaying to you all week, another spring snow storm is on the way this evening and will linger into Saturday afternoon. Read on as we detail our final thoughts on the storm and snow amounts for the Foothills and Plains.

Forecast for Friday and Saturday is messy to say the least

April 27, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Another storm is on the way! These late-season spring systems are almost always a messy forecast with a high potential to bust. The upcoming storm will NOT be an exception to this general rule. We detail the set-up for the storm and provide some initial thoughts and expectations for rain and snow set to begin Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday.

This week in weather: April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017 / Andy

After a gorgeous weekend with sunny skies, the weather turns more active this week with a series of storm systems moving through, along with a general trend of colder weather each successive day. This is all thanks to the jet stream meandering southward. Read on for our weekly outlook, including whether we may see snowfall on the Plains late in the week…

Forecast update: Fourth time is the charm for snow

April 3, 2017 / Andy

Another spring storm is taking aim at Colorado, the fourth one in less than two weeks! The last few storm systems were a bust for the Plains, with more rain than snow. This storm, however, is colder in all the right ways and is likely to bring snowfall for most. How much snow is expected for the region, including the ski resorts and Foothills? Will this be another classic case of “The Weatherman That Cried Snow”? Read on for our complete forecast.

This week in weather: April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017 / Andy

After a gorgeous reprieve Sunday, we return to a colder and more active pattern we have all become accustomed to. The first half of the week will be influenced by another area of low pressure that will bring rain/snow to the region. The rest of the week from Wednesday onward will see a pleasant warming trend. Read on for our full weekly outlook.