Tag: Spring (Page 4 of 5)

Forecast for Friday and Saturday is messy to say the least

April 27, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Another storm is on the way! These late-season spring systems are almost always a messy forecast with a high potential to bust. The upcoming storm will NOT be an exception to this general rule. We detail the set-up for the storm and provide some initial thoughts and expectations for rain and snow set to begin Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday.

This week in weather: April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017 / Andy

After a gorgeous weekend with sunny skies, the weather turns more active this week with a series of storm systems moving through, along with a general trend of colder weather each successive day. This is all thanks to the jet stream meandering southward. Read on for our weekly outlook, including whether we may see snowfall on the Plains late in the week…

“Late Season Snow” contest entries are in, winners to be determined May 31st

April 18, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Thanks to everyone who entered our “2017 Late Season Snow” contest. We briefly review the entries. Not surprisingly, most of you are less than optimistic for additional snowfall by the end of May.

This week in weather: April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 / Ben Castellani

After an extended period of meteorological tranquility, unsettled weather returns this week as a couple of systems are projected to impact the region. We discuss warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a late-week spring storm that bares watching for widespread rain and snow. Read on for all the details in our weekly outlook.

This week in weather: April 10, 2016

April 10, 2017 / Ben Castellani

Contrary to the active pattern of late, not much is on the table for the week ahead. The recent storm track that has been pummeling Colorado with storm after storm of late has receded northward for the time being. Continue reading as we discuss the implications of this pattern shift, including the outlook for the ski resorts over the next seven days.

CONTEST: How much MORE snow will Boulder see this winter season?

April 7, 2017 / Ben Castellani

*This contest is now closed to entries. Keep an eye out as we’ll be doing more contests in the future*

We provide a brief climatology for late-season snowfall in Boulder and then pose the question…”How much more snowfall will Boulder see in the 2016-17 snow season?” Submit your guess for a chance at several prizes. Those who get closest to the exact amount win. Read on for all the details.

This week in weather: April 3, 2017

April 3, 2017 / Andy

After a gorgeous reprieve Sunday, we return to a colder and more active pattern we have all become accustomed to. The first half of the week will be influenced by another area of low pressure that will bring rain/snow to the region. The rest of the week from Wednesday onward will see a pleasant warming trend. Read on for our full weekly outlook.

One storm exits as another, colder storm approaches Friday afternoon

March 30, 2017 / Ben Castellani

The third Spring storm in just the last seven days is knocking on our door. While fairly similar to the last two events, this one will have colder air to work with, and therefore, should produce some snow for everyone. In our initial forecast, we discuss timing, preliminary snow expectations, and lingering model inconsistencies.