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Was today the warmest Thanksgiving ever in Boulder?

November 23, 2017 / Ben Castellani

The high temperature today in Boulder was more than 20 degrees above average. We review where this falls historically and discuss the weather for the upcoming weekend, including the potential for snow in the extended forecast.

This week in weather: October 16, 2017

October 16, 2017 / Andy

The gorgeous weather pattern of last week will continue into the week ahead with warm sunny days and cool autumn nights. There isn’t much actual weather to discuss this week this week, but we’ll give it our best shot!

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.

This week in weather: September 25, 2017

September 25, 2017 / Ben Castellani

It truly felt like summer came to a close as Fall officially began last Friday. What a great reprieve these last few days have been! The large trough which began to influence our region last Friday will continue to be our main focus for much of the week ahead with below normal temperatures and unsettled weather prevailing across Colorado.

Looking ahead to October: Climatology and this year’s outlook

September 30, 2016 / Ben Castellani

While the fire ban has been recently lifted in many Front Range counties, September did little to relieve the parched landscape with yet another month of well below normal precipitation. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.

Why does the “true” fall equinox in Colorado occur four days late?

September 26, 2016 / Ben Castellani

We have all come to accept that the bi-annual occurrence of the equinoxes signifies the day when every location on Earth experiences exactly 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night. We examine why this ubiquitous belief really isn’t correct and explain why today is our “true” date with equal amounts of day and night.

Weekend weather briefing: Cold with a dash of mountain snow

September 23, 2016 / Ben Castellani

A quick look ahead to the upcoming weekend shows substantial changes to our weather behind a Pacific cold front, including the season’s first widespread mountain snowfall! Read on for our complete weekend weather briefing.

What’s October like in Boulder?

September 30, 2015 / Ben Castellani

September was exceedingly dry and warm across much of eastern Colorado. Consequentially, the wildfire threat is increasing with each passing day. More than half of Boulder County is now under a complete fire ban. Will October offer up the soaking rain and mountain snow that we desperately need? Read on as we examine Boulder’s climatology and consider the current state of the atmosphere to give our outlook for the next month.