Tag: severe weather

A look back at the warm summer with almost no monsoon in Colorado

September 11, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Though there is officially still about one week left in summer, meteorological summer ended last weekend. We take a look back at what ended up being a warm, monsoon-deprived summer in which severe thunderstorms lessened wildfire and drought concerns. We also congratulate the 25 winners of our 2018 Summer Heat Contest!

This week in weather: August 6, 2018

August 6, 2018 / Andy

After a rather pleasant weekend with a few storms over the region, this week’s weather will be dominated by northwest flow transitioning to a rare northeasterly flow. What that will spell out is the threat of scattered storms into midweek, followed by dry and seasonal temperatures to end the week as the monsoon becomes fully suppressed. Read on for more details.

This week in weather: July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018 / Ben Castellani

After a seven-day onslaught of severe weather across northeast Colorado, we’re happy to report that things will be quieting down this week. The weather will be pleasant for Monday and Tuesday, but recirculated monsoon moisture will bring the chance of storms back our forecast from Wednesday on. A slow but steady warming trend will unfold as well.

A recap of this week’s “double shot” of severe weather, more large hail possible on Friday

June 21, 2018 / BoulderCAST Team

It’s been a busy weather-week to say the least….There is usually only one or two days per year where a significant severe weather outbreak impacts the immediate Metro area. It just so happens this year those two days of severe weather occurred back-to-back! We review the damaging hailstorms that transpired earlier in the week and also look ahead to Friday’s forecast which may have large hail returning to the Boulder/Denver area.

Forecast update: A very wet Wednesday and Thursday expected

May 2, 2018 / Ben Castellani

Premium Storm Update (Thu May 3 at 6:00 AM) Strong cyclogenesis and upslope: Moderate lower elevation rain and heavy snow in the Foothills is falling this morning as 40 mph upslope briefly surges into the Metro area. READ NOW

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We provide a quick forecast update as a vigorous storm system bears down on Colorado. Our forecast includes widespread soaking rain, borderline severe thunderstorms, and a snowfall forecast map for the higher elevations.

Billion-dollar Denver hailstorm last May is now spiking insurance rates ‘statewide’

January 17, 2018 / Ben Castellani

On May 8th 2017, a severe thunderstorm formed over the western suburbs of Denver around 2:30 PM Mountain Time. Hailstones up to 2.75″ in diameter pummeled cars and structures causing a total of $1.4 Billion (that’s billion with a “B”!) in damage, thereby becoming the costliest hailstorm in state history. We take a look back at this historic storm, and give you warning of the impending insurance spikes for 2018.

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!

The week ahead: August 17-21, 2015

August 17, 2015 / Ben Castellani

The weather across our region has been relatively uneventful over the course of the last month, with much of the West sitting beneath a broad, upper-level ridge and monsoon moisture hard to come by. That changes this week! The week ahead will showcase a, dare we say, (early) fall-like weather feature that will bring a big cool down and a good chance of rain (and possibly severe weather) to Boulder County. However, 90s will make an reappearance at some point. Read on to find out when!