Central Colorado River Basin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1221 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Critical fire weather conditions over the plains through early
  evening.

- Heavy mountain snow expected tonight and Tuesday morning. 

- Strong winds to 65 mph over the eastern plains Tuesday.

- Cooler, breezy and unsettled through Saturday with precipitation
  off and on. The best chances will be Wednesday night into
  Thursday morning and again Friday afternoon into Saturday.

- Drier and somewhat warmer for Sunday and Monday.

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CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County
100 AM MDT TUE APR 16 2024

...WEST CENTRAL VALLEYS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND JUNCTION CLOUDY 45 38 76 CALM 29.92R MONTROSE CLOUDY 43 30 60 SE7 29.96R EAGLE CLOUDY 35 33 92 E5 29.88S WCI 31 RIFLE CLOUDY 44 32 62 W14G20 29.88S DELTA NOT AVBL NUCLA NOT AVBL

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 100am MDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 45 degrees west, near 49 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 17 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at BURLINGTON. The lowest temperature is 18 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS and MONARCH PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County,CO

332 AM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. A late season winter storm moves through the area beginning today and is expected to bring moderate snow to the northern and central mountains through tonight. Snow accumulations are expected to range from 5 to 10 inches by sunrise Tuesday across the Elkhead, Park, Flat Tops, Gore and Sawatch Mountains. Gusty winds to 45 mph will result in areas of blowing snow reducing visibility and making travel difficult. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. Snow continues over the northern and north-central Colorado mountains through midday Tuesday before diminishing during the afternoon. Unsettled weather continues across the northern areas as a series of systems pass to the north from mid week into the weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight, however spotters are encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.
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7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County, CO
1034 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Rain and snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the evening, then rain and snow showers after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the 30s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TUESDAY
Cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, decreasing to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 65. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening, becoming light.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the 30s. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 10 percent.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Above Above Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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