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.

Recent slew of storms barely helping dismal snowpack; more snow Saturday

February 7, 2018 / Andy

Beginning last Friday, snowfall has been falling intermittently across the Mountains of Colorado resulting from several shortwaves and pockets of moisture hanging out in the northwest flow. The most recent pulse which occurred from Monday morning into Tuesday afternoon generated snow totals of 7 to 15″ across much of the High Country. For the first time this winter, skiing was actually decent on Tuesday! Despite this, snowpack remains disconcertingly low statewide. We check-in on the status of our snowpack and provide our thoughts on another system eyeing the Front Range this weekend.

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!

This week in weather: January 22, 2018

January 22, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Following yesterday’s impressive winter storm, quieter weather is on tap for the week ahead. The sunshine and warmer temperatures will be welcomed. Our next chance of snow comes late in the week…

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

January 17, 2018 / Ben Castellani

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.

First snowfall of 2018 is now behind us, more on the way this weekend

January 16, 2018 / Andy

We review the light snow and freezing drizzle that fell on Martin Luther King Junior Day across the Metro area and detail when we will see our next round of snow.

This week in weather: January 15, 2018

January 15, 2018 / Andy

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.