Category: Weather in the News (Page 9 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.

DayCAST: Tue 06/19/18

June 19, 2018 / Ben Castellani

A recap of yesterday’s hailstorms, a discussion of today’s forecast which contains more hail, and a look at the eye of Category 4 Hurricane Bud from GOES-16.

Flash flooding possible in coming days as tropical moisture descends on our region

June 15, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

Today was the 17th consecutive day of above average temperatures and dry conditions in Boulder and Denver. It’s about time for a change…don’t you think? Several atmospheric ingredients will be coming together over the next several days to bring cloud cover, much cooler temperatures, and the potential for significant rainfall to the state of Colorado. The atmospheric moisture content statewide will be close to all-time record levels for the month of June. With so much moisture involved, some areas could see heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. Read on for details.

This week in weather: June 11, 2018

June 11, 2018 / Andy

A brief reprieve from the heat will begin our week thanks to a cold frontal passage. Unfortunately, it won’t last long with temperatures quickly returning back into the 90’s. We also discuss a potential wet upcoming weekend dependent upon how the remnants of Hurricane Bud evolve over the coming days. Read on for more details.

Yesterday’s high wind reports and the stunning birds-eye view from GOES-16!

April 18, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

Several favorable atmospheric components aligned to produce very strong winds across the Metro area Tuesday afternoon and evening. We look at the peak wind gusts and also check out the view from the space borne GOES-16 weather satellite.

Weather 101: What does “Fair” weather really mean?

April 17, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Even with thick high-level clouds overhead, yesterday saw “Fair” weather conditions reported across the Metro area, but what does this actually mean? As it turns out, “Fair” weather can signify a lot of things, with one critical caveat.

An unprecedented atmospheric river quietly brought the biggest snow of the year to Colorado’s mountains

April 12, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

The Pineapple Express was back at it again this past weekend. Another round of soaking rain struck California, with all that tropical moisture translating into heavy mountain snow across northern Colorado.

Atmospheric river currently besieging California, bringing snow to Colorado for Friday

March 22, 2018 / Ben Castellani

As we mentioned in our weekly outlook, a true atmospheric river event is underway, pumping deep tropical moisture into the southwestern United States right now! The moisture influx will mainly be impacting California and Nevada, but Colorado won’t escape totally unscathed. Plus we take a look ahead to a soggy/snowy forecast for early next week.

The GOES-16 weather satellite had a spectacular first year in orbit!

February 8, 2018 / Ben Castellani

The GOES-16 weather satellite launched on November 19, 2016 and began collecting revolutionary data with a higher temporal, spatial, and spectral resolution than ever before. From the raging wildfires in Montana, to a close-up on the eye of Hurricane Maria, GOES-16 has captured truly awe-inspiring results in 2017. What do you think?