Category: Verification (Page 41 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.

Recap: November’s first widespread snowfall

November 8, 2017 / Ben Castellani

We discuss the light snow that fell Tuesday across the region and when we may see our next.

Winter briefly returns, more snow early next week

October 27, 2017 / Ben Castellani

From summer to winter in the blink of an eye! There has been quite the weather transition in the last 48 hours. We review yesterday’s snowfall and give some insight into when we may see our next.

Introducing SummitCAST, hiking forecasts for Colorado’s high country

July 18, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Today we are excited to announce the launch of SummitCAST, our cutting-edge suite of localized forecasts for Colorado’s top hiking destinations. Read on for all the details and begin planning your next alpine excursion using the BEST mountain forecasts currently available!

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Congrats to the winners of our Late-Season Snow Contest!

June 6, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to those of you whom participated in our Late-Season Snow Contest. The goal of the competition was to predict the amount of snow that would accumulate in Boulder from April 12 to May 31, 2017. In this post we review the entries, discuss the snow storms that occurred during that seven-week window, and announce the winners!

A recap of the lackluster 2016-2017 winter season

May 31, 2017 / Ben Castellani

This past winter was an under-performer in many regards. From the record-breaking late-start to the snow season, to the rain storms of March and April, it was NOT great year for powder across the lower elevations! Continue reading as we review a season of disappointment and crunch the numbers to see how well our snowfall forecasts verified throughout the Denver Metro area across the entire winter season.

Thursday Morning Update: Historic storm still on track

May 18, 2017 / Ben Castellani

We provide an updated forecast for the powerful spring storm currently impacting the region. Slightly colder temperatures have bumped up our snowfall forecasts in some locations. Read on for details.

Dreary week delivers promised rain

May 11, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Our rainiest month has delivered this week with beneficial moisture falling across all of the Front Range. And of course, let’s not forget Monday’s insane hailstorm in downtown Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada. Here are cumulative rain totals this week through 7:00 AM Thursday:

Boulder – 1.80″
Golden – 1.72″
Nederland – 1.45″
BoulderCAST Station – 1.39″
Downtown Denver – 1.30
Broomfield – 0.95″
Louisville – 0.89″
Longmont – 0.75″
Denver Int’l Airport – 0.75″

With three and a half “days of Seattle” out of the way, we’ll revert to “typical Colorado” in short order. Sunshine returns and temperatures rebound to near 80 degrees tomorrow and into the weekend.

Storm recap: Just a weekend of winter

April 30, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Winter has made quite the return across the Front Range this weekend! Snowfall totals from this weekend’s storm ranged from a couple of inches to a couple of feet. Continue reading as we provide a brief recap of what could potentially be our last snow event until Autumn.