Tag: meteorology (Page 2 of 12)

January is here! What lies ahead for the Front Range?

January 3, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Following month after month of dry and warm weather, December finally turned the tide and brought colder and snowier conditions to the region. Will January continue the trend? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.

This week in weather: January 2, 2017

January 2, 2017 / Andy

Get ready for a cold week! After relatively mild temperatures to end 2016, we’ll see the return of the winter chill along with chances for snow in the first week of the New Year. The mountains can expect to see FEET of snow throughout the week, while snow possibilities on the Plains are less and shrouded in a bit of late-week uncertainty. How cold will it get and what can we expect in terms of snow? Read on for our full forecast.

Friday night forecast: Tumbling temperatures and a dabble of snow

December 15, 2016 / Ben Castellani

After downslope winds warmed us into the 60’s today, another shot of frigid air is headed for the Front Range Friday evening. Snow is commencing in the Mountains already, with the Plains in store for some snow as well. Read on as we detail the arrival of another quick-hitting Arctic system, including timing, snowfall amounts, and projected temperatures.

Revisiting last week’s cold and snow

December 11, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We examine last week’s winter storm and review the snow totals and temperatures. Where does this leave us in relation to normal for the 2016-2017 winter season? Read on to find out.

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

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!

Looking ahead to October: Climatology and this year’s outlook

September 30, 2016 / Ben Castellani

While the fire ban has been recently lifted in many Front Range counties, September did little to relieve the parched landscape with yet another month of well below normal precipitation. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.