Living in Boulder, Colorado, means experiencing the beauty of the Rockies, but it also means preparing for hail season. Boulder, Colorado, is no stranger to hail season, which can wreak havoc on properties and pose safety risks to residents. Understanding how to protect yourself and your property during the hail season is crucial for all […]

In Boulder, during hot afternoons, we see afternoon hailstones forming, some of which are baseball size! How does that happen? Large hailstones are a fascinating meteorological phenomenon that have puzzled scientists and captivated the public for centuries. The process of hailstone growth is a complex and intricate one, involving a delicate interplay of atmospheric conditions […]

The hail season in Colorado, particularly in Boulder, typically lasts from April to September. During this period, severe thunderstorms can form, leading to hailstorms that can cause significant damage to property and pose risks to individuals. Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind during the hail season: Stay informed: Stay updated with […]

The incredible warm winds lately got us thinking about how weird Boulder County’s weather can be. So here are a few examples of weather events gone rogue in our county, and some facts about why they occur. Tornadoes Though they might seem like more of an Eastern Colorado problem, tornadoes do occasionally appear in Boulder County. […]

It all began on Wednesday evening, around sundown, when the rain started dumping. Forget cats and dogs, this was lions and bears. I was heading back from a friend’s house and remember thinking that the raindrops were so big and coming down so hard that it felt more like hail than rainfall. After being outside […]