Both the NAM and GFS models are quite optimistic for seeing widely scattered thunderstorms across the Metro area today. We have the chance of rain at 20 to 30% region-wide. The main driver is a small-scale shortwave embedded in the northwest flow. This wave, while fairly weak, will be well-timed with afternoon solar heating across northern Colorado. After low clouds and …

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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