Category: Winter Weather (Page 131 of 161)

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

Premium Storm Update Ensembles are out to lunch for tonight’s snow!

February 5, 2018 / Ben Castellani

The operational GFS model has consistently forecast little to no snowfall for tonight's storm for the lower elevations, including Boulder and Denver... On the other hand, the GFS ensemble members have been telling a much snowier story for several days now. The four-panel plot below shows snowfall plumes for Denver from the GEFS ensemble runs from yesterday morning (top left), last evening …

This week in weather: February 5, 2018

February 5, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Premium Storm Update (Mon Feb 5 at 1:30 PM) Ensembles are out to lunch for tonight’s snow! We provide a brief storm update along with a discussion on why the ensemble model runs are worthless for this particular wintry event. READ NOW

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This week will see rain changing to snow Monday evening. We have included our official snowfall forecast map. We’ll then see a significant warming trend through the rest of the week as a lee trough develops, with the potential for more snowfall during the upcoming weekend.

Arctic airmass clears by afternoon, more rain/snow tomorrow

February 4, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Yet another shallow Arctic front has backed into the Metro area this morning, with light snow and freezing drizzle now falling across the region. We detail the weather for the next 48 hours, including the chance of more wintry weather Monday night.

CONTEST: Predict Our Snowfall for the Next Three Months!

February 4, 2018 / Ben Castellani

*Contest entries are now closed*

What is the outlook for snowfall in the next three months? You tell us! We provide a brief overview of the climatology, long-range model forecasts, and La Niña for the next three calendar months. We then ask for YOUR long-range forecast for snowfall in Boulder. Prizes include Amazon gift cards, BoulderCAST T-Shirts, and Premium subscriptions. Enter now!

DayCAST: Thu 02/01/18

February 1, 2018 / Ben Castellani

February begins on a cold and wintry note! Read our complete forecast.

This week in weather: January 29, 2018

January 29, 2018 / Andy

The first few days this week will be quite warm…potentially record setting. Colder air follows midweek with the possibility of snowfall for the Mountains and Plains. We detail this, as well as the extended range forecast through the weekend in which we are tracking Arctic air.

This week in weather: January 22, 2018

January 22, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Following yesterday’s impressive winter storm, quieter weather is on tap for the week ahead. The sunshine and warmer temperatures will be welcomed. Our next chance of snow comes late in the week…