Category: Verification (Page 53 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.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode 2: Rain Rain Go Away

May 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The second episode of the BoulderCAST Podcast, titled Rain Rain Go Away, is now available! Why do tornadoes typically struggle to form in/near the mountains? Was the 2013 Boulder Flood related to a tropical cyclone? Listen to find out!

Mother’s Day weekend storm totals; looking ahead to drier times

May 10, 2015 / Ben Castellani

This Mother’s Day will not be forgotten! With the upper-level storm system now pulling northeast away from Colorado, and thousands of residents in the Metro area still without power, let’s take a look at the storm totals for Boulder County for the 4-day period beginning Wednesday morning.

April 16-19 Storm Recap: Drought Potential Mitigated

April 19, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With the legendary storm system responsible for the rain, tornadoes, wind, hail, snow, graupel, and thunderstorms having finally departed from NE Colorado, it is a great time to take a look back at a storm we’re all sure to remember (for a few years at least)!