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This week in weather: April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 / Ben Castellani

After an extended period of meteorological tranquility, unsettled weather returns this week as a couple of systems are projected to impact the region. We discuss warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a late-week spring storm that bares watching for widespread rain and snow. Read on for all the details in our weekly outlook.

This week in weather: April 10, 2016

April 10, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Contrary to the active pattern of late, not much is on the table for the week ahead. The recent storm track that has been pummeling Colorado with storm after storm of late has receded northward for the time being. Continue reading as we discuss the implications of this pattern shift, including the outlook for the ski resorts over the next seven days.

Forecast update: Fourth time is the charm for snow

April 3, 2017 / Andy

Another spring storm is taking aim at Colorado, the fourth one in less than two weeks! The last few storm systems were a bust for the Plains, with more rain than snow. This storm, however, is colder in all the right ways and is likely to bring snowfall for most. How much snow is expected for the region, including the ski resorts and Foothills? Will this be another classic case of “The Weatherman That Cried Snow”? Read on for our complete forecast.

Friday morning update: Rain changing to snow by midnight

March 31, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Happy Friday! Our colder, more-likely-to-produce-snow storm has arrived. We provide a small update to our forecast from yesterday with final details on how this evening and tonight will play out across the region.

This week in weather: March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Happy First Day of Spring! As smoke spewed from the mouth of Sunshine Canyon yesterday, the extent of the wildfire threat become more obvious than ever. The fire ignited late Saturday night following what has been more than three weeks in Boulder without measurable precipitation. We have some good news…the week ahead should offer some reprieve for the extremely dry weather of late. In fact, we have a chance of precipitation in the forecast each and every day this week. We’re also tracking a potential spring storm late in the week. Continue reading for our complete weekly outlook including our thoughts on the potential for accumulating snow.

This week in weather: March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017 / Andy

This weekend began cloudy and chilly with light drizzle on Saturday, but turned sunny and windy with west-northwest winds at times exceeding 50 mph on Sunday. And to top it off, we lost sleep with daylight savings! The main story for the week ahead is warmer weather…with the first day of Spring just a week away, this week will fit the part. However, a few subtle hints in the pattern means we will have to be concerned with some high winds to start. Read on for our full weekly outlook.

This week in weather: February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017 / Andy

After a long stretch of very warm weather across the Plains and a lack of mountain snowfall this past week, things look to slowly trend toward a more wintry-feeling, but not until late in the week! We are looking at possible record highs again over the next few days along with downslope wind events, then a quick transition to colder weather by late week and, dare we say, possibly snow? Read on for our full weekly outlook.

This week in weather: February 13, 2017

February 13, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Following a quick shift back to winter-like temperatures this weekend, warmth will return this week alongside peaceful weather as a ridge slowly slides across the state. Will the powerful downslope winds accompany the warming this week? Read on to find out.