Category: Verification (Page 34 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.

The Arctic airmass has settled into Colorado, cold weather set to linger

February 7, 2019 / Andy

Wednesday’s snow storm played out much as expected across the Boulder and Denver area. We review the snow totals, this morning’s sub-zero temperature readings, and look ahead to why the cold air will be lingering for a while.

Boulder’s 2018 Weather in 7 Colorful Graphics

January 31, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

Check out seven unique graphics we created recapping 2018’s weather!

SURPRISE! The biggest snowfall of the season was Monday, quieter times lie ahead

January 29, 2019 / Ben Castellani

Just like last year, the biggest and most dynamic snow event of the winter season seemingly came out of no where. We discuss why some areas of the Boulder & Denver Metro areas saw nearly a FOOT of snow on Monday. We also walk through the forecast for the next five days which will be much tamer compared to the flurry of snowstorms we have endured lately.

Thursday’s A.M. commute was a mess. We talk totals and our next chance of snow

January 25, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

A brief period of snow lasting only about five hours made for a messy commute Thursday morning! We discuss the event, review storm totals and check-in on seasonal snow amounts for Boulder and Denver so far this winter. We’re also tracking our next wintry event scheduled for Monday.

Winter returns Thursday morning with a brief, sneaky chance of snow

January 23, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

More white stuff is in the forecast for early Thursday morning. Unfortunately, poor timing could interrupt the morning commute. We discuss why this snow is “sneaky”, the timeline for the event, and potential snow amounts.

Boulder & Denver snow totals: Jan 21-22, 2019

January 23, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

A review of the snow totals from Monday night into Tuesday morning.

DayCAST: Tue 01/22/19

January 22, 2019 / Ben Castellani

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Storm recap: A snowy & bitter cold end to 2018

January 1, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

We hope you had a great New Year’s Eve and managed to stay warm! Despite snow falling for more than eightteen hours straight in many locations, it didn’t add up to all that much, or overly impact holiday travel. We review the snow totals from across the Front Range and when the bitter cold will break.