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This week in weather: August 1, 2016

August 1, 2016 / Andy

The last seven days have been quite dry across Boulder and the Denver Metro. We have also seen swings in temperature from the 90’s to the 80’s with a few frontal systems. This first week of August will start off warm in the 90’s, with a transition to cooler weather by week’s end. Wait until you see how chilly we are forecasting for Friday! Thunderstorms will be possible each day, although our best shot appears to hold out until the end of the work-week. Read on for this week’s full forecast.

This week in weather: July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016 / Andy

After a very dry stretch through much of July, this week will feature a strong shift in the weather pattern that will allow for monsoonal moisture to spread in from the southwest, leading to chances for thunderstorms each day. Outside of the storms, temperatures will also warm each day with highs climbing back into the 90’s. Read on for our full forecast and which days we expect the best likelihood of monsoon rainfall.

This week in weather: July 4, 2016

July 4, 2016 / Ben Castellani

With Independence Day now upon us, summer is in full-swing across the Front Range. We discuss the weather-week ahead (spoiler: it’s going to be hot!), and give our thoughts on when those monsoon rains might finally show up.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #12: Sea Ice

September 7, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How did August’s weather rank historically? When will our first snow happen? How many 14ers did the hosts take down this summer? What is the current status of the Arctic sea ice? Listen for find out!

September outlook for Boulder

September 1, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather this August has been very mundane, compliments of a pesky ridge of high pressure which has held its ground across the American Southwest. As a result, August was characterized by beautiful weather, albeit hot. The monsoon plume has largely been confined to Arizona, Utah, and western parts of Colorado, keeping the Front Range relatively parched the past month. Will this trend continue into September? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for next month.

The week ahead: August 31-September 4, 2015

August 31, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After a sunny, dry, and at times, smoky weekend, which saw near record-breaking heat across the Plains, the week ahead will feel noticeably cooler. Late-season monsoon moisture will also invade our state once again, keeping the chance of rain in the forecast through the week.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #11: Hawaii’s Hurricane Hiatus

August 30, 2015 / Ben Castellani

How long did Boulder’s dry streak last? What is the status on El Nino? Did Matt make actually it back from his trip to New Orleans without consuming any crawfish? What about Hawaii makes the state seemingly immune to hurricanes? Listen for find out!

The week ahead: August 24-28, 2015

August 24, 2015 / Andy

After a gorgeous Sunday across the entire Boulder area, the heat returns as the ridge of high pressure rebuilds from the south. By midweek, a system approaches, bringing a chance of storms back into our forecast. The past week has also been quite hazy/smoky, most prominently on Saturday. When will the smoke clear? Read on to find out!