Central Yampa River Basin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1200 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday, east of a line 
  from Sterling to Akron, including large hail, damaging winds and
  isolated tornadoes. A marginal risk south and west of this 
  area.

- Cool and unsettled Friday into the weekend, with accumulating 
  moderate snowfall in the mountains, widespread rain showers over
  the plains

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

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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN County
300 AM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHWEST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CRAIG FAIR 41 32 70 SE5 29.89F HAYDEN MOCLDY 49 29 46 E5 29.92F MEEKER FAIR 46 27 47 CALM 29.90F RANGELY FAIR 45 30 56 CALM 29.86S RABBIT EARS PA MOCLDY 41 18 38 SW7G20 30.11F STEAMBOAT SPGS FAIR 47 29 50 CALM 29.92F WALDEN NOT AVBL

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 300am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 16%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the east at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN County,CO

148 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A trough and associated cold front will move through today bringing some showers to the region and some thunderstorms this afternoon. An inch or two of snow is possible for the highest elevations across Utah and Colorado. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday The next system will be approaching the area Friday with more showers and storms possible. As the systems moves through Friday night onwards, widespread precip is expected with some accumulating snowfall for the highest elevations, especially overnight. Warm weather returns Monday onwards. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
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7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN County, CO
237 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Sunny after midnight, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of rain 10 percent.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the 60s. Lows in the 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the 70s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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