Category: Verification (Page 7 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.

Arctic Blast Tuesday Update: The frigid air is already here, but the worst is still to come with several inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures on the way!

Our second Arctic Blast of 2025 is already underway! The first round of bitter cold has already gripped the Front Range, with light snow falling last night and temperatures plunging into single digits this morning. However, the worst is yet to come! Another wave of Arctic air is set to sweep through later on Tuesday, bringing several inches of snowfall and eventually sub-zero temperatures to the entire area. We discuss the latest forecast details, including when this next round of snow will begin and end, expected snowfall amounts across the area, and just how cold it will get in the days ahead.

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Arctic Blast Sunday Update: One round down, one to go! More snow & even colder temperatures lie ahead

As of Sunday afternoon, skies are sunny and Round #1 of our Arctic Blast is in the books. This wave, which was always more about the white stuff than the extreme chill, delivered several fluffy inches of snow to the entire area, even over a foot in parts of Boulder County. Despite how nice it looks outside now, we are closely tracking Round #2 arriving Sunday evening into Monday with even colder air and another pulse of fluffy snowfall. Let’s take a look.

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Front Range Snowfall Totals: January 4-5, 2025

The entire Front Range woke up to picturesque conditions today on Sunday as overnight light snow and freezing fog coated nearly every surface in a dusting of ice crystals — turning local communities into unique snow globes. We review the snow totals from the wintry event, one which produced at most a dusting in the Denver Metro area, but up to several inches in the Mountains and areas to the east.

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