A large ridge of high-pressure remains situated across the region today, though some limited moisture will be present underneath the ridge. With this, we expect scattered thunderstorms to break out this afternoon across the higher elevations, with isolated storms across the Plains. Conditions don't look favorable at all for mountain adventures today. Lightning is a real threat so be careful. …

Ben Castellani

Ben Castellani

Ben grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania and holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Meteorology, the latter being from CU Boulder. His hometown received nearly three feet of snow from the Storm of the Century back in March of 1993, sparking his initial interest in impactful weather. Ben currently works on remote sensing and data analysis software at NV5 Geospatial Software in Boulder.

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