Category: Verification (Page 30 of 53)

These posts take a look back at recent weather events, like snow storms or severe weather outbreaks, and evaluate how the forecast played out. We evaluate how well the models predicted what actually occurred, and offer insight into what can be learned and applied moving forward.

This week in Colorado weather: December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019 / Andy

After a cold start to our week to end the month of December, the weather turns milder as we ring in the New Year. Don’t get too cozy…a return to winter-like temperatures will ensue during the latter part of the week. We also discuss the little bit of snow over the weekend which produced just enough to bump 2019 into Boulder’s top 5 snowiest calendar years.

Winter Storm Update: Models are still confused about Saturday’s snowstorm

December 27, 2019 / Ben Castellani

Yikes! A surprisingly high amount of uncertainty remains regarding the incoming winter storm making for a difficult forecast heading into Saturday. We provide a quick update, including our team’s thoughts on the most recent model runs and if any tweaks are needed to our prior snowfall forecast (spoiler alert: they are!).

PREMIUM STORM UPDATE (7:00 AM Sat 12/28/19): We do a quick check on how the forecast looks early Saturday as moderate snow falls across the Front Range. We talk forecast amounts, waning snowfall intensity, and gusty winds expected later today. Click HERE to read.

A wintry event will largely miss the Denver area late Friday night into Saturday

December 26, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

After a rather quiet month of December, our first “major” snow event in four weeks is taking shape for late Friday night into early Saturday. The bulk of the snow will bypass the Denver area, but we’re still looking at some accumulation. Read on for details on the falling temperatures, when the snowfall will begin and end, and how much white stuff to expect.

FORECAST UPDATE (Friday Dec 27 3:00 PM): Models are still having trouble with this storm, and so are we. Read our latest forecast and get our latest snowfall forecast map.

Winter Storm Recap: Did you get one, two, or three feet of snow?

November 27, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

This week’s snowstorm was definitely one to remember! We review the BIG snow totals and take a look at how the ingredients came together perfectly to produce the biggest and most widespread dumping of snow for our area in nearly four years.

Snow tapers off Friday morning and the cold and snowy Thanksgiving week ahead (Updated)

November 22, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

Several waves of light snow and a dash of freezing drizzle impacted the Denver Metro area over the last 36 hours resulting from a slow-moving storm system to the southwest. We take a look at snow totals, the beautiful weekend ahead, and the strong possibility of another cold air outbreak headed our way early next week.

UPDATE (Friday Nov 22 at 12PM): Added discussion of official snow totals and map.

A slow-moving, convoluted storm will bring a lengthy period of unsettled weather to Colorado

November 19, 2019 / Ben Castellani

One thing is for sure, a prolonged period of cold and unsettled weather will take hold of the Front Range Wednesday morning into Friday. A mash-up of rain, snow, and freezing drizzle will intermittently impact the area during this timeframe. Overall precipitation rates will be light, but the long duration could lead to light snow accumulations by Friday morning. In this update, we talk tumbling temperatures, rain/snow/ice timing, and potential snow accumulations.

*PREMIUM* STORM UPDATE (7:00 AM Thu 11/21): Don’t be fooled by the lull in the action… There is still more light snow to come! READ HERE

Baaa! Putting the historic swing in temperatures earlier this week into perspective

November 14, 2019 / Ben Castellani

From record warmth over the weekend, to snow and bitter cold on Veterans Day, to the rebound back into the 60’s just one day later…it’s been quite a wild week in Colorado weather. We explain why Monday’s cold temperatures have joined rare company in Denver’s historical record. The reason may surprise you.

This week in Colorado weather: November 12, 2019

November 12, 2019 / Ben Castellani

We hope you enjoyed the snowy and cold Veterans Day holiday! We first review the totals from the light snow event yesterday, then take a look at the weather transpiring the rest of the week. Things get interesting just in time for the weekend!