Baca County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1203 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cool and cloudy with rounds of snow through Saturday morning.

- Best chance of accumulating snow Friday afternoon into Saturday
  morning.

- Drier and warmer early next week.

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Current Surface Map, Hourly Obs., [2nd Source TWC]

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Regional Hourly Observations For BACA County
1200 AM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS CLOUDY 37 28 70 S15 30.22F A. F. ACADEMY CLOUDY 34 28 76 SE12 30.19F WCI 26 SCHRIEVER AFB CLOUDY 36 26 67 SE9 30.18F CHEYENNE MTN DRIZZLE 32 32 100 CALM 30.17F ELLICOTT CLOUDY 35 26 68 SE13 30.24S WCI 27 FALCON CLOUDY 33 27 80 S10G17 30.23S WCI 24 FORT CARSON CLOUDY 38 25 59 S10 30.20S LIMON CLOUDY 36 26 67 SE12 30.24S MONUMENT HILL CLOUDY 30 28 93 SE10 30.22S WCI 21 CANON CITY CLOUDY 41 32 70 NE7 30.22F WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD CLOUDY 38 29 70 W7 30.21F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200am MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are from the west at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at COTTONWOOD PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BACA County,CO

847 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight Light snow and a rain, snow mix are expected over portions of the Pikes Peak region, though accumulations and impacts are expected to be minimal. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the San Luis Valley Friday afternoon due to strong gusty west to southwest winds and low humidity values. Isolated light showers are expected Friday afternoon, mostly along and immediately around the mountains. More widespread precipitation chances return this weekend, particularly on Friday night and Saturday morning, and again mid Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Snow is expected along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for the lower elevations. Isolated light showers will be possible Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters will not be needed tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BACA County, CO
656 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Near steady temperature 25 to 31. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 59. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Snow showers, rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then snow showers likely after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows 23 to 31. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers, rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 51. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers until midnight. Lows 24 to 33. South winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 63.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 42.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 67.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows 30 to 39. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 47 to 60.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 30 to 40.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 68. Lows 35 to 45.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 56 to 69.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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