Category: Winter Weather (Page 97 of 139)

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

Blizzard Recap: Up to two feet of snow and hurricane force winds pummel the Front Range

March 15, 2019 / Ben Castellani

For many of you, this week’s blizzard will be one to remember for years to come. We take a look at the formation and evolution of what may have been the strongest storm in Colorado’s history. We also review the remarkable snow totals and wind gusts from across the region.

Winter Storm Update: Blizzard conditions likely for eastern Denver, less snow west towards Boulder

March 12, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

The arrival of our next winter storm is nearly upon us, but a lot of questions remain in the forecast, especially for the western portions of the Metro area. In this update, we discuss the timeline of the storm, lingering concerns about temperatures and downslope, where blizzard conditions will exist, and provide our snowfall forecast map.

This week in weather: Tracking a significant mid-week snowstorm

March 11, 2019 / Ben Castellani

A strong, spring-like snowstorm is taking shape for mid-week. In this week’s outlook, we discuss the weather before, during, and after the storm which will bring more than a foot of snow and blizzard conditions to portions of Colorado.

Announcing a new partnership between BoulderCAST and CU Boulder

March 9, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

It’s with great excitement that we announce our new strategic partnership with CU Boulder. Read on for all the details, including a weather-focused interview with the campus team responsible for keeping CU’s outdoor areas safe and beautiful during all types of weather events.

Weather Quiz Was It Rime Ice or Hoar Frost?

March 5, 2019 / Ben Castellani

This week’s weather quiz topic examined the cause of the glaze of ice that formed on the trees on February 27th. Read on for some background information, the quiz results, and a deep dive into the answer.

This week in weather: March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019 / Andy

Persistent westerly flow at the mid-levels of the atmosphere will allow the Front Range to warm up each day this week. This changes late Friday into Saturday when another cold front is set to push in from the northeast. We also discuss two minor chances of rain and snow during the week ahead.

Arctic Blast: A recap of the disappointing snow and remarkable cold!

March 4, 2019 / Ben Castellani

It may seem odd to call 8 inches of snow in Boulder and 4 inches in Denver “disappointing”, but that is indeed our sentiment towards the prolonged winter storm that moved through over the weekend. All of the ingredients for snow came together in unison, including one of the coldest airmasses so far this winter and juicy moisture from an atmospheric river. We discuss why snow totals came in on the lighter side and the record-breaking cold air.

Winter Storm Update: Significant snow and very cold temperatures through Sunday

March 1, 2019 / BoulderCAST Team

March is definitely coming in like a LION this year! We discuss the wintry forecast across the Front Range this weekend and provide our snowfall forecast map. Spoiler alert: BIG snow totals are possible in some areas alongside extremely cold temperatures for early March.