Crowley, Otero County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening,
  mainly east of a line from Sterling to Akron, including large
  hail and isolated tornadoes 

- 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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CROWLEY, OTERO County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For CROWLEY, OTERO County
600 AM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS FAIR 49 41 74 NW7 29.91R A. F. ACADEMY FAIR 44 27 51 NW3 29.89S SCHRIEVER AFB FAIR 48 33 56 NE3 29.86R CHEYENNE MTN FAIR 53 33 48 CALM 29.92R ELLICOTT FAIR 44 38 79 E9 29.89S FALCON FAIR 42 28 55 NW3 29.94S FORT CARSON FAIR 48 38 68 E5 29.87R LIMON FOG 44 43 96 N7 29.85F VSB 1/4 MONUMENT HILL FAIR 37 28 70 CALM 29.95S CANON CITY FAIR 45 37 76 W7 29.88S WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 49 24 37 SW12 29.90F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 600am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fog central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 20%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile central. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to fog. Winds are from the southwest at 15 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CROWLEY, OTERO County,CO

408 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Winds gusting to 55 mph, briefly to around 60 mph especially south of Highway 50, and high fire danger are expected across portions of southern Colorado. 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. 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.
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7-Day Forecast For CROWLEY, OTERO 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.
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 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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