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This week in weather: December 5, 2016

December 5, 2016 / Andy

Look for BIG changes in the weather for the week ahead, with cold, snow, and windy conditions the story as Arctic air invades the state! The High Country is slated to see another round of snow, with the Plains also on track to get their chance by Tuesday evening. How much can we expect and how cold will it get? Read on for our full weekly outlook.

This week in weather: November 28, 2016

November 28, 2016 / Ben Castellani

The Mountains are finally beginning to actually accumulate snow! With an active weather pattern on tap for the week ahead, we’ll see this trend continue. For the lower elevations, we’re expecting downslope to greatly limit any chances of precipitation this week, but several surges of cold air will keep our temperatures quite chilly. Finally, we’re tracking a weak system for Friday that could bring some light snow to the lower elevations as well. Read on for our complete outlook of the upcoming week. Continue reading

This week in weather: November 21, 2016

November 21, 2016 / Andy

A nice warm-up occurred over the weekend following our first snow late last week. The forecast for Thanksgiving week will feature a series of low pressure systems tracking from west to east across Colorado, leading to a moderate dumping of snowfall in the High Country…great news for all you skiers! As for the Plains, our weather trends back to cooler conditions with a chance of snow tonight and on Thanksgiving. Continue reading for our complete weekly outlook.

Better late than never: A recap of the season’s first snow

November 19, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We recap the storm that dumped our desperately-needed inaugural snow of the season, and announce the winners of our “First Snow” Contest!

Final forecast: Historic warmth today, snow tomorrow

November 16, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We’re currently about one week away from setting the record for our latest first snowfall in a season. It’s likely a lost cause, though. Following two days of incredible November heat, it finally appears that winter will make a tiny breakthrough and produce a little bit of snow for the Front Range tomorrow afternoon and evening. Read on for all the details and to see our final forecast snow map.

PowderCAST: Wed 11/16/2016

November 16, 2016 / Andy

It has been a dismal start to the snow season for the mountains and ski resorts. However, there is good news on the horizon as a strong low pressure system moves in tomorrow with several locales in the High Country seeing snowfall. How much? Will it be enough for a powder day? Read on for our first PowderCAST forecast of the season.

This week in weather: November 14, 2016

November 14, 2016 / Ben Castellani

With our last measurable precipitation occurring nearly four weeks ago, enough is enough. After enduring a few days of near-record heat to start the week, our focus will shift to a potent storm system approaching Colorado on Thursday. Though uncertainty remains elevated, the Plains do have a chance of seeing their first accumulating snowfall of the 2016-17 season. Read on for all the details.

This week in weather: November 7, 2016

November 7, 2016 / Andy

There is little weather to speak of for this first full-week of November with a ridge of high pressure over Colorado maintaining itself. There will be lots of sunshine and temperatures once again above normal…something which has been the story for much of our fall. One thing of note is a potential cold front late in the week, although it will likely not prevent us from remaining warmer than normal for this time of year. Read on for our full outlook of the week ahead.