Tag: weather (Page 29 of 31)

Goodbye to the 60’s; hello to the snow!

December 11, 2015 / Ben Castellani

After a week of Chinook winds and very warm temperatures, big changes are in store for this evening, just in time for the weekend. Read on for the “what”, “when”, and “how much” of our snowfall forecast.

Episode #19: Giving Thanks

December 2, 2015 / Ben Castellani

What factors do we consider when making a snowfall forecast? What did the hosts pick up on sale during Black Friday? What is the process like to get our research published in a scientific journal? Listen to find out!

Turkey Day snow storm recap; more white stuff tonight

November 29, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The Arctic air and a prolonged period of light snow arrived as projected for America’s day of thanks. And whether you like it or not, it is here to stay for at least a few more days. We briefly recap the storm and discuss how our Thanksgiving forecast played out. We also give you the details on tonight’s snow event.

Thanksgiving holiday forecast update: Bitter cold and snow inbound

November 25, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The Arctic chill and light snow are still on track to impact the region over the next 48 hours, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on for details on when and how much snow you can expect!

The week ahead: November 23-27, 2015

November 23, 2015 / Ben Castellani

With Turkey Day nearly upon us, this week’s forecast will feature another chance of snow and our first dose of Arctic cold air. We have high confidence that just about all of Boulder County is in store for a white Thanksgiving. Read on for all the frigid details!

Episode #18: A Tale of No Snow

November 22, 2015 / Ben Castellani

Where does Boulder rank on America’s list of windiest cities? What contributed to the November 16th snowstorm being a bust for us? Do anemometers account for atmospheric pressure? Listen to find out!

A critical review of Monday night’s snowy forecast

November 20, 2015 / Ben Castellani

One thing that should be clear after this week’s lack-luster winter storm: a couple of degrees and 25 miles can make a world of difference. While Boulder received just a few wet snowflakes, portions of southern Denver piled up more than a foot of snow. We explain why the situation north of Denver didn’t play out as forecasters were suggesting.

Final thoughts and forecast [11/16/15 7pm]

November 16, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The first major storm is coming together quite nicely. We provide some last minute thoughts on the system eyeing the Front Range, and give our final forecast snow totals for the region.