Category: Verification (Page 32 of 61)

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.

Easter Sunday’s BOOMING snow totals, another round of light snow on Monday, and the chilly/snowy week ahead

April 13, 2020 / Ben Castellani

Around a foot and a half of fluffy snow fell in Boulder for Easter, while many areas saw much less. We take a look at snow totals from around the region. We also discuss our next wave of snow coming Monday afternoon into the evening, as well as the outlook for the rest of the week (spoiler: there will be more snow). Let’s get to it!

Winter Storm Update: Brace for cold and snow to stick around for a few days

April 11, 2020 / BoulderCAST Team

A winter storm is coming to Front Range Colorado just in time for Easter Sunday with temperatures expected to fall nearly 50°F in the next 18 hours. Accompanying the fierce drop in temperatures will be an extended period of snowfall from Sunday morning into Monday. Let’s take a look at forecast snowfall amounts and just how cold temperatures will get in the coming days.

Is a significant snowstorm gearing up for Easter Sunday?

April 9, 2020 / Ben Castellani

Are you tired of the warm and sunny spring weather? If so…you’re in luck! We’re seeing strong indication from all the weather models that winter will return in a hurry this weekend with very good chances of snow Saturday night through Sunday alongside near-record cold temperatures lingering into the upcoming week. Here’s our initial thoughts.

Boulder & Denver Snow Totals: April 2, 2020

April 3, 2020 / BoulderCAST Team

A review of the snow totals from Thursday, April 2 2020 across the Denver Metro area.

It’s MUCH colder today than it was yesterday!

April 2, 2020 / Ben Castellani

Winter Storm Recap: The fast-moving spring storm that just missed

March 28, 2020 / Ben Castellani

From freezing drizzle, to fog and rain, to thundersnow and blizzard conditions, Friday’s storm system had it all across northeast Colorado! Or did it? As expected, its quick progression and lack of cold air ultimately left us with rather unimpressive snow totals. We take a quick look back at how Friday’s winter event played out across the Denver Metro area.

Storm Recap: Spring’s welcome mat was a blanket of wet snow

March 20, 2020 / BoulderCAST Team

A moisture-infused spring storm dumped up to 2″ of liquid and 2 feet of wet snow in portions of the Metro area on Thursday on the first day of spring. We briefly review the atmospheric setup and take a look at the regional snow totals and blizzard-inducing wind gusts.