Category: Weather in the News (Page 15 of 16)

These posts cover interesting weather phenomena from around the world, and won’t be specific to Boulder County. However, Earth is very diverse in the world of weather, so you will surely learn a thing or two.

Just how wet has 2015 been?

July 15, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Prolific snow and rain through the spring and early summer has painted an exceedingly green picture across eastern Colorado this year. Grasslands and meadows that are typically an ugly shade of brown by now are tinted in a vibrant emerald hue. As a result, there has barely been a single wildfire across the state this summer. We take a look to see just how extraordinary the amount and consistency of the precipitation in Boulder has been in 2015.

Fact or Fiction? What seamen know about sunsets

July 14, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Centuries ago, before the emergence of BoulderCAST, humans looked to the flora and fauna for hints about what the weather might do. For instance, before it rained, it was often observed that ants move to higher ground, cows lay down, pine cones open up, frogs croak more rapidly, and trees curl their leaves. Over the years, we began to notice other natural clues to upcoming weather, and several weather proverbs developed. From the farmers of Medieval Europe, to the Native Americans that roamed the Southwestern U.S., almost every society and region has them. We will be examining the validity of established meteorological proverbs in a new mini-series where we ask, “Fact or Fiction?”

El Niño’s enhancement of our summer monsoon

July 11, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With El Niño now in full-swing, we run the numbers to see what type of impact we could potentially see in Boulder as the summer monsoon continues.

Diminished Atlantic hurricane season expected this year

July 10, 2015 / Matthew Steiner

As we approach the heavily anticipated second half of hurricane season, some of you here in Boulder may be wondering, “Is this a good year to vacation somewhere in the Caribbean or Northern Atlantic Basin?” Ten years ago, many hurricane experts would warn you of impending danger that could form pretty much anywhere in the tropical Atlantic. However, we are seeing a change in the long-range weather patterns that have the Caribbean islands leaping for joy! After decades of seemingly constant activity, it appears the tables have turned for the better. While the potential for a strong hurricane can always occur when the conditions are right, it is about time residents along the U.S. Gulf and Atlantic coasts can breathe a little easier. Or can they?

Northern Lights may be visible tonight in Boulder County!

June 24, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The Northern Lights are truly a sight to behold. If you were caught off guard and missed the display on Monday night, you may have another chance this evening (Wednesday night). The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder is forecasting another geomagnetic storm. Read on for all you need to know.

Ask the Experts: How does radar “measure” hail size?

June 16, 2015 / Ben Castellani

During Episode 5 of the BoulderCAST Podcast, the hosts discussed the size classifications of severe hail, but only briefly mentioned how meteorologists are able to estimate that size from radar. Alex V., a follower from Lafayette, contacted us for more information on the topic, so we thought we would share!

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #5: EF3

June 14, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Why was last week’s severe weather outbreak historical? Which of the hosts inadvertently went storm chasing? Why does the Storm Prediction Center denote “hen egg” and “teacup” sized hail? Listen to find out!

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #3: Ark Building 101

May 23, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The third episode of the BoulderCAST Podcast, titled Ark Building 101, is now available! Will the Bolder Boulder 10k race be a complete wash out? Why was Joseph recently carried to Winter Park’s base in a sled by the ski patrol? Listen to find out!