Category: Winter Weather (Page 126 of 137)

These posts contain some discussion of the white stuff, whether it be mountain snow pack or a Front Range snowstorm.

“First Snow” contest entries are in! Now it’s a waiting game…

September 23, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to everyone who entered our “First Snow” contest. We briefly review the entries, which surprisingly follow closely with Boulder’s climatology.

CONTEST: When will Boulder’s first snow occur? Enter for a chance to win!

September 8, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We’re sorry, but the contest is now CLOSED to entries.

Are you eager for the first snow of the season? Have you already waxed your skis and purchased your Epic Pass? Our first big snow could be right around the corner. We provide a brief overview of Boulder’s first snowfall climatology and then pose a question…”When will Boulder’s first snow occur this year?” Submit your guess for not only a chance to win recognition among local weather enthusiasts, but prizes too. Those who get closest to the date of our first snow win. Read on for all the details.

Hello Fall: A look back at August and ahead to September

September 1, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Let us be the first to welcome you to fall! That’s right…summer is no more, at least to us weather folks. September 1st marks the beginning of meteorological autumn. Picture-perfect weather has been a mainstay throughout the summer, which is both good and bad. The monsoon plume has largely been confined to our south and west, keeping the Front Range relatively parched, leading to dry and at times, dangerous fire conditions. Will this trend continue into September? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for next month.

This week in weather: August 29, 2016

August 29, 2016 / Ben Castellani

The atmosphere over the last several weeks has been transient across the western United States, with frequent (but weak) systems always keeping us on our toes. We haven’t had an extended period of persistent weather in quite some time. That changes this week as a ridge builds in across the region, bringing a sense of consistency to the forecast once again. Be that as it may, the ridge won’t bring entirely dry and sunny weather. Read on for our full outlook of the week ahead.

This week in weather: August 8, 2016

August 8, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Following four days of unseasonably cool temperatures, this week begins warm as moderately-moist southwest flow dominates the region. By mid-week, moisture associated with two tropical cyclones spreads into Colorado alongside a cold front from the north. With this, we’ll see storm chances increase and temperatures fall once again. Read on for our complete weekly outlook.

Monsoon and cold front teaming up to end the week

August 4, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Cooler weather and beneficial rains are spreading across the Front Range as monsoon moisture collides with a cold front on our doorstep. Continue reading for rainfall amounts, timing, and when to expect that brutal August heat to return.

Weekend outlook: Adding to our 300 days of sunshine

May 19, 2016 / Ben Castellani

For the past several weeks, we have largely received the short end of the stick in regards to weekend weather. If it wasn’t rain, it was snow. If it wasn’t snow, it was the cold and fog. Mother Nature’s timing couldn’t have been more unfortunate, with storm after storm arriving promptly at the end of each work-week. However, this week we finally break this pattern as conditions quiet down and heat up across the Front Range. Continue reading for our full weekend outlook and when we expect the rain to return.

This week in weather: May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016 / Ben Castellani

In the wake of a cold and soggy weekend, the main weather-player for the week ahead in Colorado will be a slow-moving trough across the western United States. It will facilitate continued precipitation for the Front Range, in the form of both rain and snow, through much of the week. However, warmth is on the horizon. Read on as we detail the forecast for the next seven days.