Category: Winter Weather (Page 50 of 161)

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

When will our first snow occur? Enter your prediction for a chance to win! ❄️☃️

October 3, 2023 /

9th Annual BoulderCAST First Snowfall Contest

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! Mother Nature has been throwing wrenches into this annual contest the last few years making an accurate prediction for our first snowfall a monumental challenge! What’s in store for 2023? We provide a brief overview of Boulder’s first snowfall climatology and then pose a question…“When will Boulder’s first measurable snow occur this year?” Submit your guess for a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Those who get closest to the date and amount of our first snow win..

BOULDERCAST 2023 FIRST SNOW CONTEST ENTRY FORM

*Sorry but this contest is now closed to entries*

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Premium BoulderCAST Daily – Tue 10/03/23 | Much cooler today under partly cloudy skies, plus the potential for frost later in the week

October 3, 2023 /

Abatch of rain showers, embedded thunderstorms, and Mountain snow moved through the Front Range Monday evening. In Boulder we picked up our first measurable precipitation in more than two weeks. Most areas received 0.05" or less of rainfall, with the luckiest locations getting closer to 0.25". Not a deluge by any means, but moisture is moisture! The main trough axis …

Weekend Outlook: Hurricane Hilary’s remnants, a bit of smoke, staying mostly dry, and continued near-record heat

August 17, 2023 /

A ridge of high pressure will remain in control of Colorado through the extended and even intensifies this weekend keeping us mostly dry and hot. The best chance of rain in the pipeline comes on Friday, but only limited rainfall is expected from storms due to a lack of moisture. Additionally, the remnants of major Hurricane Hilary in the Eastern Pacific will arrive to the USA this weekend but stay well to the west of Colorado unfortunately (boo!). Things dry out further this weekend into early next week as temperatures once again make a run towards triple digits in the Denver Metro area.

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Storm Recap: Plowable hail, tornadoes, Mountain snow, flooding, and the biggest deluge of rain since the 2013 Flood

May 12, 2023 /

This was undoubtedly a wild week in Front Range weather — but one which resulted in multiple good outcomes. The extreme severe weather outbreak planned for midweek got partially busted by low clouds and fog which may have ultimately saved it from becoming the costliest hailstorm in state history. Further, the deluge of rain that dumped to close out the week will go a long way towards eradicating much of the ongoing drought in the eastern half of the state. Let’s take a look back at this crazy week in Colorado weather!

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This Week in Colorado Weather: May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023 /

After a few warm and quiet days, big changes arrive midweek as a southern-track storm system targets the Front Range. Initially we’ll be in the warm and unstable sector with the first severe weather outbreak of 2023 for Colorado taking shape on Wednesday. By late week, the main storm system will slowly move across the state inducing a prolonged period of upslope and soggy conditions across our area. What type of severe weather should we expect on Wednesday and how much rain (and snow) will fall this week? Let’s take a look.

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April 2023 Graphical Weather Review: Colder than average for a sixth straight month!

May 2, 2023 /

April 2023 concluded as Boulder’s sixth consecutive month with below normal temperatures. At the same time, the Front Range area saw below normal snowfall and precipitation leading to increased drought coverage, though a soggy conclusion to the month did help things a bit. Here’s a quick and colorful graphical recap of our weather during April and how it relates to climatology.

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