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It’s been hot, but where is the summer monsoon?

July 8, 2018 / Ben Castellani

With the first full-week of July coming to a close, monsoon season is right around the corner for northeast Colorado. However, its arrival is not something you can mark on the calendar as there is no set date for its commencement. It fluctuates substantially from year to year, depending greatly on the weather patterns of Mexico, the southeast USA, and the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. We discuss the current state of the atmosphere and when we expect the monsoon to finally arrive.

This week in weather: July 2, 2018

July 2, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Welcome to the month of July! Read our forecast for the upcoming week, including details on the Fourth of July holiday’s chance for thunderstorms.

This week in weather: June 25, 2018

June 25, 2018 / Andy

After yesterday’s cool and stormy weather, you would think we are right back in spring. Unfortunately, that is not the case with temperatures soon returning to the 90’s and even the potential for record high temperatures later in the week. Yes, the story this week will be the heat wave. Read on for our full outlook of the week ahead!

Remnants of Hurricane Bud will bring beneficial rains to Colorado this weekend

June 13, 2018 / Ben Castellani

A favorable atmospheric set-up will help to funnel the remnants of Hurricane Bud, currently churning off the coast of western Mexico, into Colorado over the upcoming weekend. We discuss the impacts this will have for the Front Range and the rest of the state.

What’s causing this heat wave and when will it end?

June 8, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

Are you tired of the heat yet? We discuss the weather pattern responsible for the recent heat wave and explain why it’s going to be difficult to unseat this hot airmass heading forward. Continue reading

Memorial Day weekend forecast: Heating up!

May 24, 2018 / Andy

With the arrival of Memorial Day Weekend, summer is unofficially set to begin! The weather will follow suit across the Denver Metro area with temperatures heating up into the 90’s. There will also be a few chances for rain. Read our holiday weekend forecast for all the details.
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Storm recap: May begins with a deluge of precipitation!

May 4, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

This week’s storm produced a hefty amount of precipitation to the entire Front Range. We provide a recap of the storm’s rain and snow, and also discuss a major pattern shift set to impact the western United States soon.

May 2018 Outlook: Historically our wettest month, but what lies ahead this year?

May 4, 2018 / Andy

With April come and gone, we are now fully entrenched in the Spring season here in the Front Range. We take a look at current trends, past climatology, and offer our prediction for the month of May in northeast Colorado.