Category: Verification (Page 50 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.

This week in weather: January 30, 2017

January 30, 2017 / Ben Castellani

We begin the week under the protective influence of a mid-level ridge of high pressure. With this, the Front Range will be (mostly) dry and at times very warm through the week. Read on for our short and to-the-point weekly outlook.

Weather is about to take an extended vacation

January 26, 2017 / Ben Castellani

2017 got off to a quick start with multiple snow storms dumping on parts of northeast Colorado and the Mountains. However, we’re seeing strong indication in the models that things are about to quiet down significantly for the foreseeable future.

Forecasting 101: Front Range freezing drizzle explained

January 25, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Yesterday saw a mix of wintry precipitation fall across the Denver Metro area. Snow pellets and snowflakes were observed in spots, but closer to the Foothills near Boulder, freezing drizzle produced a dangerous glaze of ice that was responsible for numerous car accidents (and probably many pedestrian slips and falls). We explain the rare weather set-up the led to the somewhat unexpected occurrence of ice in Boulder.

Monday’s snow recap, with more on the way tonight

January 19, 2017 / Matthew Steiner

Snow that fell Sunday night into Monday continues to melt as warmer temperatures have taken hold the last few days across the Front Range. We review the totals from the event earlier in the week, check in on our Mountain snowpack, and detail what’s on-tap for Thursday night as another chance of snow arrives.

More than a foot of snow falls in Boulder and the Foothills!

January 5, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Heavy snow fell overnight across the Front Range, much more in some places than others. We review the storm totals, discuss how our forecast played out, and let you know when all of it will melt.

January is here! What lies ahead for the Front Range?

January 3, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Following month after month of dry and warm weather, December finally turned the tide and brought colder and snowier conditions to the region. Will January continue the trend? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.

Storm recap: Heavy band of snow pounds Denver

December 17, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to a stationary band of heavy snow Friday night, many of you may have awoken to more snow than expected. We explain what happened overnight to produce 5-10″ of snow in parts of the Denver Metro area and also detail when we expect the Arctic chill to retreat.