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Goodbye to the 60’s; hello to the snow!

December 11, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After a week of Chinook winds and very warm temperatures, big changes are in store for this evening, just in time for the weekend. Read on for the “what”, “when”, and “how much” of our snowfall forecast.

Episode #19: Giving Thanks

December 2, 2015 / Ben Castellani

What factors do we consider when making a snowfall forecast? What did the hosts pick up on sale during Black Friday? What is the process like to get our research published in a scientific journal? Listen to find out!

Thanksgiving holiday forecast update: Bitter cold and snow inbound

November 25, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The Arctic chill and light snow are still on track to impact the region over the next 48 hours, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on for details on when and how much snow you can expect!

Episode #18: A Tale of No Snow

November 22, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Where does Boulder rank on America’s list of windiest cities? What contributed to the November 16th snowstorm being a bust for us? Do anemometers account for atmospheric pressure? Listen to find out!

A critical review of Monday night’s snowy forecast

November 20, 2015 / Ben Castellani

One thing that should be clear after this week’s lack-luster winter storm: a couple of degrees and 25 miles can make a world of difference. While Boulder received just a few wet snowflakes, portions of southern Denver piled up more than a foot of snow. We explain why the situation north of Denver didn’t play out as forecasters were suggesting.

Final thoughts and forecast [11/16/15 7pm]

November 16, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The first major storm is coming together quite nicely. We provide some last minute thoughts on the system eyeing the Front Range, and give our final forecast snow totals for the region.

The week ahead: November 9-13, 2015

November 9, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After near record warm conditions thus far this fall, things are finally starting to feel like winter. Yesterday saw temperatures dip into the low 20’s during the morning hours (the coldest so far). Brrr! We also had our first snow of the season last Wednesday night. Way to go Boulder! Were you awake between midnight and 3am to see a few wet flakes mixing in with the rain? Looking to the week ahead, a powerful storm system will develop just to our southeast, bringing the likelihood of snow once again to the Front Range. Read on for all the wintry details!

Episode #17: The Martian

November 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How recently have each of the hosts gone trick-or-treating? Is the meteorology depicted in the blockbuster movie, “The Martian,” accurate? What is our tropical expert’s thoughts on Hurricane Patricia, the strongest hurricane ever observed? Listen to this special Halloween edition of the podcast to find out!