The Moon, Earth’s closest neighbor and constant companion, has inspired countless myths, scientific discoveries, and celestial adventures. While it’s easy to take its steady presence for granted, the Moon continues to amaze us with its dynamic interactions with Earth, its influence on tides, and its role in shaping human culture. 2025: A Year of Lunar […]

Winter made a strong return to Boulder this past weekend as a February 15, 2025, snowstorm swept across the region, delivering fresh powder and icy conditions. Residents woke up to over 3 inches of fresh snow in parts of Boulder, with some higher elevations receiving even more. While this wasn’t the biggest storm of the […]

Boulder, Colorado, woke up to a dazzling winter landscape on Saturday morning, blanketed by fresh snow that made the city look like a postcard come to life. With Boulder County measuring up to 5 inches of fresh powder in areas like Allenspark, the snowfall not only brought beauty but also impacted travel, making it a […]

As the Boulder winter descends into an Artic Chill and the temperatures drop, our bodies often react differently to the changing environment. With shorter days and reduced sunlight ( Vitamin D decline), many people experience a dip in energy levels, mood, and overall health. It becomes crucial to focus on winter wellness, which includes maintaining […]

Waneka is always filled with surprises. Some are accessible and hold still, other appear and then vanish before I can hit the shutter. That’s my excuse for missing the picture of a macaw riding on someones shoulder as the walker circled the lake. The Continental Divide In The Background Over Lake Waneka.   Longs Peak, […]

Is Boulder Weather Prediction Fact or Fantasy? My believe is that it is both!  Boulder weather is a mix of fact and fancy. Even Dumbledore would be baffled!  Historically, weather has been predicted based upon weather patterns over many years. Weather one year give clues to to what to expect the next year. These patterns […]

Boulder is watching Hurricane Helene as it progresses inland after making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. It reached Category 4 status with wind speeds of up to 140 mph and more, causing significant storm surges and catastrophic flooding along the Florida coast. The impact has already  been severe, with flooding expected to extend into […]

  In The Style Of Van Gogh A plethora of articles has popped within the last several days comparing Van Gogh’s style of painting skies to actual air circulation. Intuitively or otherwise he apparently understood how air circulated. The circulation patterns presented in his paintings, notably in Starry Night, are examples of his art crossing […]

mm Did we experience any record heat during the most recent heat wave? During the recent heatwave, several cities in Colorado experienced record-breaking temperatures. Aspen: On July 17, Aspen Airport recorded a high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, marking the hottest July 17 since 1998. Although this temperature is significant, it does not officially count as […]

I was truly shocked. I had a chat with AI about how much hotter it is on concrete, on blacktop, and on outdoor dirt paths. How much hotter is a blacktop parking lot surface than the “ambient air” temperature as reported.  I know that when I walk out of the supermarket or out of any […]