Category: Verification (Page 40 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.

CONTEST: Predict Our Snowfall for the Next Three Months!

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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!

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Billion-dollar Denver hailstorm last May is now spiking insurance rates ‘statewide’

On May 8th 2017, a severe thunderstorm formed over the western suburbs of Denver around 2:30 PM Mountain Time. Hailstones up to 2.75″ in diameter pummeled cars and structures causing a total of $1.4 Billion (that’s billion with a “B”!) in damage, thereby becoming the costliest hailstorm in state history. We take a look back at this historic storm, and give you warning of the impending insurance spikes for 2018.

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This week in weather: January 15, 2018

The week ahead starts out on the cold and wintry side on this M.L.K. day. The Arctic air doesn’t last long however, as warm air spreads back into the area by Wednesday. We are watching the potential for a more potent winter storm late in the week and coming weekend. Read on for more details.

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