Category: Winter Weather (Page 66 of 137)

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

This week in Colorado weather: May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021 / Ben Castellani

Another week in May, another series of slow-moving spring storm systems for Colorado! The forecast Monday through Wednesday will be cool and gloomy with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms with even the threat for small hail and locally heavy rainfall. After the one nice day of the week on Thursday, another storm will approach late in the week bringing the chance of rain again alongside somewhat cooler temperatures. Read on for our complete outlook of the unsettled stretch ahead.

Denver & Boulder Snowfall Totals: May 9-11, 2021

May 12, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

Anywhere from 0.5 to 1.5″ of liquid fell across the Front Range in the past few days, including up to 15″ of snow in the Foothills. There was also some accumulating snow across the lower elevations, too. Let’s take a look at the snow totals from the last few days!

This week in Colorado weather: May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 / Andy

Get ready! There will be a rather unsettled and cold start to the week as a spring low pressure circulates across the state Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures even drop cold enough to support a change-over to late-season snow in Boulder and Denver Monday night! We discuss expected snowfall amounts through Tuesday and provide our final snowfall forecast map. Drier and more seasonal temperatures will close out the rest of the week.

Forecast Update: Another wet spring storm is knocking on the door, some snow likely at the tail-end

May 9, 2021 / Ben Castellani

For the third time in less than two weeks a significant spring storm will spread a hefty helping of precipitation to the Front Range in the coming days. Initially it will be all rain across the Plains Sunday and during the day Monday, but we are concerned about a change-over to snow Monday night into early Tuesday for the lower elevations. Let’s take a look at the storm timeline and how much May snow everyone can expect!

Front Range and Boulder Weather Recap: April 2021

May 6, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

Our weather during the month of April was very fickle. Eleven consecutive warm days kicked off the month but were quickly followed by a prolonged period of cold and snow on the heels of several Arctic outbreaks. The important result, however, was a significant improvement in the drought across northeast Colorado. Here’s a quick and colorful rundown of our weather during April 2021 and how it relates to climatology.

Denver & Boulder Snowfall Totals: May 2-4, 2021

May 4, 2021 / BoulderCAST Team

As 1 to 2″ of rain fell across the lower elevations this week, snow was falling above 6500 feet elevation across the Front Range where temperatures were cold enough. Let’s take a look at the snow totals from a storm that kicked off the month of May!

This week in Colorado weather: May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021 / Ben Castellani

We begin very cold, rainy and snowy for some, but things will improve through the week slowly with a chance at hitting 80 degrees again by week’s end. Overall, though, the week remains fairly unsettled which is typical for this time of year and is welcomed considering the lingering drought. Let’s take a look at the forecast.

Forecast Update: Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday afternoon, soaking rain and Foothills snow Sunday night into Monday

May 2, 2021 / Ben Castellani

After our first real taste of summer the last few days, the weather will revert to more seasonal conditions Sunday into Monday. For Front Range Colorado in early May, that means severe weather, soaking rainfall and snow in the higher terrain. Let’s take a look at the latest on the stormy, soggy and snowy weather about to unfold!