Category: Verification (Page 57 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.

Forecast review of Saturday’s snow

December 13, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After several 60+ degree days, Saturday’s snow storm brought an end to the unseasonably warm and dry start to December across northeast Colorado. We briefly recap the storm totals and discuss the good and bad of our forecast.

The week ahead: November 30-December 4, 2015

November 30, 2015 / Andy

After nearly a week of below freezing temperatures, including a frigid and snowy Thanksgiving, the weather will make a turn for the better during the upcoming week with temperatures rising into the 50’s. Read on to find out when the warm-up arrives!

Turkey Day snow storm recap; more white stuff tonight

November 29, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The Arctic air and a prolonged period of light snow arrived as projected for America’s day of thanks. And whether you like it or not, it is here to stay for at least a few more days. We briefly recap the storm and discuss how our Thanksgiving forecast played out. We also give you the details on tonight’s snow event.

The week ahead: November 23-27, 2015

November 23, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With Turkey Day nearly upon us, this week’s forecast will feature another chance of snow and our first dose of Arctic cold air. We have high confidence that just about all of Boulder County is in store for a white Thanksgiving. Read on for all the frigid details!

A critical review of Monday night’s snowy forecast

November 20, 2015 / Ben Castellani

One thing that should be clear after this week’s lack-luster winter storm: a couple of degrees and 25 miles can make a world of difference. While Boulder received just a few wet snowflakes, portions of southern Denver piled up more than a foot of snow. We explain why the situation north of Denver didn’t play out as forecasters were suggesting.

The week ahead: November 16-20, 2015

November 16, 2015 / Andy

After a tranquil weekend, the weather pattern turns more active again with our next shot of snowfall this evening into tomorrow morning. This is all thanks to another potent low pressure system coming out of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. How much will we get? What will the rest of the week feature? Read on to find out more details!

The week ahead: November 9-13, 2015

November 9, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After near record warm conditions thus far this fall, things are finally starting to feel like winter. Yesterday saw temperatures dip into the low 20’s during the morning hours (the coldest so far). Brrr! We also had our first snow of the season last Wednesday night. Way to go Boulder! Were you awake between midnight and 3am to see a few wet flakes mixing in with the rain? Looking to the week ahead, a powerful storm system will develop just to our southeast, bringing the likelihood of snow once again to the Front Range. Read on for all the wintry details!