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Forecasting 101: Front Range freezing drizzle explained

January 25, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Yesterday saw a mix of wintry precipitation fall across the Denver Metro area. Snow pellets and snowflakes were observed in spots, but closer to the Foothills near Boulder, freezing drizzle produced a dangerous glaze of ice that was responsible for numerous car accidents (and probably many pedestrian slips and falls). We explain the rare weather set-up the led to the somewhat unexpected occurrence of ice in Boulder.

This week in weather: January 23, 2017

January 23, 2017 / Ben Castellani

As one would expect during the month of January, our driest month of the year, this week will be relatively quiet across the Front Range. We’re tracking continued Mountain snowfall early in the week, and with a large trough moving in, cooler temperatures will linger statewide through the weekend. Continue reading for our complete weekly outlook.

Monday’s snow recap, with more on the way tonight

January 19, 2017 / Matthew Steiner

Snow that fell Sunday night into Monday continues to melt as warmer temperatures have taken hold the last few days across the Front Range. We review the totals from the event earlier in the week, check in on our Mountain snowpack, and detail what’s on-tap for Thursday night as another chance of snow arrives.

This week in weather: January 16, 2017

January 16, 2017 / Andy

We start this week on the cold and snowy side with an area of low pressure off to our east in Kansas. However, a welcomed ridge of high pressure will take over through much of the remainder of the week and lead to a really nice warm-up. We’re also tracking the potential for a more active weather pattern towards the weekend. Read on for all the details of the weather week ahead.

Snow for Thursday afternoon and evening

January 12, 2017 / Ben Castellani

A quick update on today’s weather as a cold front arrives later this morning bringing snow to the region. Model disagreements, even in this final hour, leave some uncertainty into how much snow may fall. Read on for all the details.

This week in weather: January 9, 2017

January 9, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Compared to last week, the week ahead will feel like spring has sprung, at least if you stay below about 9,000 feet! Southwesterly flow will produce heavy mountain snow through Wednesday, alongside moderating temperatures for the lower elevations. We’re also tracking the potential for a couple nasty wind storms. Read on for our complete outlook of the upcoming week.