Category: Site News (Page 5 of 9)

The posts bring attention to new site features or useful updates to features that already existed.

How dirty is our air? We now monitor Air Quality at BoulderCAST Station

January 15, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

We’ve been tracking basic atmospheric surface parameters at BoulderCAST Station since 2015. Recently we have added a laser particle counter that monitors air quality. Read on for details on how air quality is measured, why it matters, and where you can find the data from our sensor.

For the first time ever, Denver International Airport recorded snow before Boulder

October 16, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Did you know that Denver officially reported a half inch of snowfall way back on Saturday, October 6th before sunrise? Boulder’s first snow occurred four days later on October 10th. Yes, for the first time ever, Denver International Airport beat Boulder to the punch for the season’s first snowfall. We discuss how this happened and announce the winners of the 2018 First Snow Contest.

Important announcements about BoulderCAST this winter

October 8, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

Winter is in full swing, but don’t worry, BoulderCAST has you covered. We have several important announcements related to the ongoing snowy season.

This week in weather: October 1, 2018

October 1, 2018 / Andy

The first week of October will be busy as a series of systems trek through the state from the southwest. The first will be the remnants of Hurricane Rosa. The second will be a quick-moving cut-off system. These will lead to the chance of showers and a few thundershowers through the week. We’re also tracking unsettled weather for the weekend with both rain and snow for the state of Colorado.

FIRST SNOW CONTEST Pattern shift next week to bring cooler temperatures and maybe even snow

September 18, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

*THIS CONTEST HAS 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, discuss the snowfall forecast for the next ten days, and then pose a question…“When will Boulder’s first measurable 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 look back at the warm summer with almost no monsoon in Colorado

September 11, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Though there is officially still about one week left in summer, meteorological summer ended last weekend. We take a look back at what ended up being a warm, monsoon-deprived summer in which severe thunderstorms lessened wildfire and drought concerns. We also congratulate the 25 winners of our 2018 Summer Heat Contest!

“Summer Heat” Contest Ends Friday! Where do you stand?

August 31, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

*UPDATED AUGUST 31st*

Our most recent forecast contest related to predicting the magnitude of the “Summer Heat” has been running since June 1st and will conclude at the end of August (Friday!). Check your current position and see who is still in the running for 1st place!

This is why Colorado’s historically warm summer has cooled off

August 15, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Not long ago, 2018 was in the running with 2012 for the hottest summer on record for many Front Range cities. However, a subtle but crucial pattern shift has kept our temperatures on the cool side for the last three weeks, knocking this summer back to a status closer to normal. We discuss this shift and provide an update on our summer forecasting contest which wraps up at the end of the month.