Meteorologist John Braddock
Palmer Divide & Front Range SpecialistProfessional weather consulting for law firms, insurance companies, and Colorado businesses. Two decades of Front Range expertise — available when conditions matter most.
AMS Member
MSU B.S. Meteorology
NOAA WRN Ambassador
20+ Years Front Range
What I Do
Professional Meteorology Services
Select the area that fits your need — or reach out directly and we’ll take it from there.
Legal & Insurance
Forensic meteorology for law firms and insurance companies. Weather event reconstruction, hail and wind damage verification, slip-and-fall documentation, and expert witness services — backed by certified data and two decades of Front Range field experience.
Business Consulting
Operational weather support for businesses where conditions affect safety, scheduling, or revenue. Severe weather alerting, storm preparation, event-day forecasting, and seasonal planning for roofing, snow removal, landscaping, utilities, and more.
Public Forecasting
Hyperlocal forecasts and weather discussions for the Palmer Divide, I-25 corridor, and Colorado Front Range. Trusted by tens of thousands of Colorado residents during high-impact weather events. Serving the region since 2014.
About John Braddock
A Lifetime of Colorado Weather — Put to Work for You
I’m a Colorado native who has been forecasting for the Palmer Divide, Front Range, and Rocky Mountain region for nearly two decades. What started with storm chasing across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas turned into a career built on understanding how weather actually behaves in this terrain — and translating that into real, usable intelligence for the people and businesses who need it.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast and Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University, full membership in the American Meteorological Society, and recognition from NOAA as a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador. I have co-authored peer-reviewed research published through the AMS.
On the professional side, I consult for law firms and insurance companies on forensic meteorology matters — reconstructing weather conditions, analyzing storm damage, and serving as a qualified expert in legal proceedings. I also work directly with Colorado businesses that need accurate, hyperlocal weather intelligence to protect their operations and crews.
Mountain Wave Weather reaches over 20,000 visitors per day during active weather events and has built a following of 27,000+ across the Palmer Divide corridor — because the forecasts are local, accurate, and built on real experience in this terrain.
Forensic Meteorology
When Weather Evidence Matters in Court
Law firms and insurance companies hire me when they need a credentialed meteorologist to reconstruct weather conditions, document storm damage, and provide authoritative support for legal proceedings.
Weather Event Reconstruction
Hail & Wind Damage Analysis
Slip & Fall Cases
Expert Witness
Business Consulting
Weather Intelligence for Colorado Businesses
If your operations, crew safety, or revenue are affected by Colorado weather, a phone app isn’t enough. You need a local expert who knows how the Palmer Divide, I-25 corridor, and Front Range actually behave.
Roofing & Hail Repair
Snow Removal & Landscaping
Event Planning
Utilities & Infrastructure
Athletes & Endurance Events
Emergency Management
Public Forecasting
Colorado Weather Coverage
The forecasts and discussions that tens of thousands of Front Range residents rely on during active weather. This is where the professional expertise shows its work.
Denver/Boulder NWS — Today’s Weather Story
Today’s U.S. Severe Weather Outlook
Pueblo NWS — Today’s Weather Story
SPC Mesoscale Discussions
Get In Touch
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you have a legal case involving weather, need operational support for your business, or have questions about what I do — reach out. I’ll respond promptly and we can figure out together if it’s a good fit.
Email: [email protected]
Based in: Elbert, Colorado — Elevation 7,096 ft ASL
Serving: Palmer Divide, Front Range, Colorado & beyond