Category: Site News (Page 7 of 10)

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

Lower elevation hikes are coming soon to SummitCAST….Here’s a sneak peek!

April 4, 2018 / Ben Castellani

The weather last Friday was near-perfect for a hike to the summit of 11,427-foot Twin Sisters Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. Thanks to the forecast guidance provided by SummitCAST, our team was able to squeeze in a fun late-March excursion with no concerns about ugly weather. Twin Sisters is just one of many lower elevation hikes coming soon to SummitCAST. We review the weather from our recent hike and update you on the status of SummitCAST development.

Introducing SnowTracker, your one-stop shop for everything snow!

March 26, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

We have gotten numerous requests to streamline your ability to monitor upcoming winter weather. To answer this call, we’d like to introduce you to SnowTracker, a new hub that consolidates a wealth of weather information related to forecasting and tracking Mother Nature’s most wintry moments. SnowTracker acts as a focal point to keep an eye on developing winter storms for Colorado and what is already on the ground.

Available information includes…

Models snowfall forecast maps from the GFS and NAM
Ensemble forecasts, including our Snowfall Probability Charts
A quick glance at the latest PowderCAST forecasts for all the Colorado ski resorts
Current weather conditions, live radar, and more than a dozen live webcams from across the region
Daily snow observations and cumulative seasonal snow totals for Boulder and Denver
Current snowpack and drought coverage for Colorado

SnowTracker will be seasonally available on BoulderCAST during the months of September through May. Please do enjoy!

Find Your Next Snow Day…It’s Still Winter in the Mountains!

March 21, 2018 / Ben Castellani

PowderCAST 2.0 is now available

Prior to this winter, we completed a major upgrade to our PowderCAST suite of ski forecasts! Here are some of the NEW features we’re most excited about:

MORE Days: Track powder for the next SIX days
MORE Resorts: All of Colorado’s 22 ski resorts are included
MORE Weather: New forecast parameters, such as wind chill and probability of precipitation
MORE Elevations: Forecasts cover the base, mid mountain, and top of each resort
MORE Maps: More than 35 forecast maps are included
MORE Accuracy: Machine learning and frequent updates give you the most accurate forecasts possible
MORE Accessible: All of our forecasts are accessed from a single webpage

As a special bonus for our fellow skiers, use the promo code SKI to save 15% on an annual subscription.

Finding the next “POW Day” is now easier than ever with PowderCAST 2.0. We hope you enjoy!

February snow totals divisive across the region, plus a scoring update in the snowfall contest

March 6, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to several occurrences of localized jet-forced banded snow, the month of February saw stark differences in snow amounts across the Metro area. We recap the month and also take a look at the current standings in the 3-Month Snowfall Forecast Contest.

CONTEST: Predict Our Snowfall for the Next Three Months!

February 4, 2018 / Ben Castellani

*Contest entries are now closed*

What is the outlook for snowfall in the next three months? You tell us! We provide a brief overview of the climatology, long-range model forecasts, and La Niña for the next three calendar months. We then ask for YOUR long-range forecast for snowfall in Boulder. Prizes include Amazon gift cards, BoulderCAST T-Shirts, and Premium subscriptions. Enter now!

Give the gift of BoulderCAST Premium!

December 20, 2017 / BoulderCAST Team

We offer the option to purchase Gift Memberships of BoulderCAST Premium for your friends and family. There’s no better way to surprise your favorite weather enthusiast and also help support the BoulderCAST team!

Read here for more information on the wealth of benefits of going Premium!

1-Year BoulderCAST Premium Gift Code – $39.99

Gift codes will be emailed to the address provided at checkout within 12 hours of purchase. It is recommended to input YOUR email. We will provide a gift message, the code(s), and instructions on how to redeem them, which you can then forward to the gift receiver. Codes can only be redeemed by NEW members and must be used within 12 months of issuance.

“First Snow” Contest is closed. Now let it snow!

September 19, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to everyone who entered our “First Snow” contest. We briefly review the entries, which surprisingly follow closely with Boulder’s climatology of late October.

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.