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Storm in progress: Heavy wet snow blankets area

March 23, 2016 / Ben Castellani

A few big changes in the models in the eleventh hour last night brought the threat of heavy snow westward into the Boulder area. How much more is going to fall? Read on to find out.

Another round of snow for Wednesday (Updated: Bumped up amounts)

March 22, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Following our second consecutive 70-degree day, Mother Nature has big changes in store for tonight. Less than a week after the last Front Range snow storm, another one is already knocking on our door. Unlike the previous event, the focus for heavy snow this time will be to the east of Denver, near the core of a rapidly intensifying surface low pressure. However, just about everyone should get in on the action. Read on for timing, amounts, and our thoughts on potential impacts. Continue reading

Storm Recap: Snow totals are in, Boulder triples up Denver

March 19, 2016 / Ben Castellani

The March sun has already made its presence known, quickly working to wither away yesterday’s dumping of snow. We review the storm totals from across the region, and reveal when we’ll return to those spring-like 70’s (spoiler: it’s shockingly soon). We’re also already tracking our next potential snow event. Read on for details.

Thursday Storm Update: Looking a little snowier

March 17, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Overnight, there has been a few changes in the models which will ultimately result in an earlier start and higher snow amounts for much of the region, especially the Foothills. This is probably already apparent, considering light snow has been falling through the day. Read on for our final forecast details and snow map.

Forecast update: Snow on the way Thursday night

March 16, 2016 / Ben Castellani

Following a welcomed dumping of snow in the Mountains this week, our attention shifts to the lower elevations late Thursday night into Friday for our own shot of snow. We detail what to expect as far as amounts and timing, and express some of our lingering concerns with the set-up.

This week in weather: March 14, 2016

March 14, 2016 / Ben Castellani

If you are sick of the warmth and lack of decent skiing, this week’s weather will be welcomed. The focus for the week ahead will be a slow-moving trough which takes hold across the center of the country. This will bring an extended period of cooler weather to the region and heavy snow to the Mountains. We’re also monitoring a chance of snow for the Plains towards the end of the week. Read on for our full forecast.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #25: Examining the Snowfall World Record

March 8, 2016 / Ben Castellani

How reliable is the current world-record snowfall event from Boulder County set way back in 1921? What are the guidelines for taking official snowfall measurements? What happened during the February 22 snow event to produce more than 5″ in Boulder, but less than 1″ in Denver? Listen to find out!

This week in weather: March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016 / Andy

This week’s weather begins cooler but seasonal with a chance of a rain/snow mix. Don’t worry though. Warmth returns later in the week with near 70-degree temperatures. Read on for more in-depth forecast discussion.