Crowley County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1055 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Conditional threat of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
  evening, especially along and east of a Sterling to Akron
  line... with large hail and isolated tornadoes as the main
  threats.

- Showers and storms become more numerous late this afternoon and
  across the northeast plains through the overnight

- Fire weather concerns east central Colorado

- Significant snowfall likely (70-80% chance) in the mountains 
  Friday night through Saturday night, widespread rain showers 
  over the plains

- Warmer and drier early next week

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Regional Hourly Observations For CROWLEY County
200 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS FAIR 74 25 16 S10G23 29.74F A. F. ACADEMY PTSUNNY 73 16 11 S23G35 29.71F SCHRIEVER AFB FAIR 71 21 15 S10 29.70F CHEYENNE MTN FAIR 67 20 16 SE9G22 29.74F ELLICOTT FAIR 75 17 11 S15G21 29.74F FALCON FAIR 71 23 16 SE16G26 29.79F FORT CARSON PTSUNNY 73 17 12 S12 29.67F LIMON FAIR 80 34 19 S13G24 29.69F MONUMENT HILL PTSUNNY 68 21 17 S15G21 29.78F CANON CITY FAIR 79 18 10 S8G24 29.66F WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 78 22 12 S26G43 29.69F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 200pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 72 degrees central, and near 90 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 12%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 40 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 90 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS and SUNLIGHT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CROWLEY County,CO

1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Winds gusting up to 50 mph, combined with hot and very dry conditions, will produce high fire danger across portions of southern Colorado this afternoon. Additionally, there is a low risk of a strong to severe storm or two across the far eastern plains this afternoon into early evening, mainly along and east of a Haswell to Lamar line. If severe storms develop, hail to the size of quarters and 60 mph wind gusts would be possible. Snow will return to the higher elevations of the Continental Divide tonight, with 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible, especially across the peaks of the central mountains and the eastern San Juan Mountains. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday An upper level system will start impacting our area on Friday, lasting through the weekend. Cooler temperatures, heavy and wet mountain snow, and showers and storms over the plains will all be possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CROWLEY County, CO
309 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 61.
TONIGHT
West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers until midnight, then slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 31 to 38. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 58. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers, snow showers likely and chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then snow showers, rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 26 to 33. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Snow showers, rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then periods of snow showers, chance of thunderstorms and periods of rain showers in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs 36 to 44. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows 27 to 34.
SUNDAY
Showers likely, chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Highs 40 to 49. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 27 to 33. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 47 to 57. Lows 31 to 37.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 35 to 41.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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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