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This week in weather: August 20, 2018

August 20, 2018 / Andy

What a wonderfully cool day we had on Sunday. Cooler weather continues early in the week, along with the increase in monsoonal moisture as the week progresses. Warmth and drier conditions take hold later in the week setting the stage for what looks to be a great weekend. We also detail the wildfire smoke situation and provide an outlook on when the smoke may clear out.

August 2018 wildfire smoke update & how it can impact rainfall in Colorado

August 2, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

There has been a dramatic drop in visibility and air quality across Colorado as smoke from several large wildfires burning in California and Oregon moved in on Wednesday. We discuss the smoke’s path to get here, how many acres have burned so far in 2018, and the potential weather impacts wildfire smoke can have.

We just need to survive one more day of smoke!

September 8, 2017 / Andy

The winds are shifting and the smoke will soon be departing our region. Read on for details.

Weekend Outlook: Canadian fires bring poor air quality and low visibility

August 4, 2017 / Matthew Steiner

Historical warmth and persistently dry conditions have spawned numerous wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia over the past few weeks. With a change in our synoptic flow direction yesterday, thick smoke has pushed into the Denver Metro area creating reduced visibility and air quality. We examine how the smoke got here and how the forecast for the weekend is shaping up.

BoulderCAST Podcast Episode #13: Godzilla

September 19, 2015 / Ben Castellani

When was the last time it rained in Boulder? What hazardous material is now buried in the snow atop the Greenland Ice Sheet? Why are they calling this year’s El Nino “Godzilla”? Listen for find out!

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!