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This week in weather: October 10, 2017

October 10, 2017 / Ben Castellani

We hope you enjoyed the Columbus Day holiday! In this special weekly outlook, we provide a brief recap of yesterday’s snowstorm, announce the winners of our 2017 First Snow Contest, and detail the warm and sunny weather about to make a rebellious stand across Colorado.

This week in weather: October 2, 2017

October 2, 2017 / Andy

The storm track has officially returned southward to Colorado! The first full-week of October will feature a swing in temperatures, starting off on the cold and wet side for your Monday. Meanwhile, the first dumping of snow in the Mountains and Foothills started yesterday and continues today. Read on for our complete outlook.

“First Snow” Contest is closed. Now let it snow!

September 19, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to everyone who entered our “First Snow” contest. We briefly review the entries, which surprisingly follow closely with Boulder’s climatology of late October.

This week in weather: March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017 / Andy

This weekend began cloudy and chilly with light drizzle on Saturday, but turned sunny and windy with west-northwest winds at times exceeding 50 mph on Sunday. And to top it off, we lost sleep with daylight savings! The main story for the week ahead is warmer weather…with the first day of Spring just a week away, this week will fit the part. However, a few subtle hints in the pattern means we will have to be concerned with some high winds to start. Read on for our full weekly outlook.

This week in weather: February 20, 2017

February 20, 2017 / Andy

After a long stretch of very warm weather across the Plains and a lack of mountain snowfall this past week, things look to slowly trend toward a more wintry-feeling, but not until late in the week! We are looking at possible record highs again over the next few days along with downslope wind events, then a quick transition to colder weather by late week and, dare we say, possibly snow? Read on for our full weekly outlook.

This week in weather: February 13, 2017

February 13, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Following a quick shift back to winter-like temperatures this weekend, warmth will return this week alongside peaceful weather as a ridge slowly slides across the state. Will the powerful downslope winds accompany the warming this week? Read on to find out.

Will we see a third White Christmas in a row?

December 23, 2016 / Ben Castellani

There is nothing quite as magical as snow falling on Christmas Day. We’ve gotten lucky the last two years in Denver with snow falling on Christmas in both 2014 and 2015. We explain the meteorological definition and provide our thoughts on the potential for a third consecutive White Christmas.

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.