Eastern Las Animas County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
349 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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EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County
400 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 46 39 76 VRB6 29.90F A. F. ACADEMY FAIR 46 41 82 E3 29.89S SCHRIEVER AFB FAIR 47 41 80 N8 29.86F CHEYENNE MTN FAIR 55 27 34 CALM 29.92S ELLICOTT FAIR 46 45 94 CALM 29.90F FALCON FAIR 41 40 97 N7 29.94F FORT CARSON FAIR 50 44 80 W5 29.87S LIMON FAIR 49 46 90 E6 29.87F MONUMENT HILL FAIR 41 32 70 S7 29.96R CANON CITY FAIR 46 37 71 CALM 29.87R WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 55 24 30 W7 29.91F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 400am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 63 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 63 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 16 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the east at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at LAMAR and GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For EASTERN LAS ANIMAS 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 EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County, CO
309 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 73. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows 37 to 43. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 68. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of rain showers with possible snow thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the 30s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then periods of rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 44 to 56. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely, chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows 32 to 39. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely with possible thunderstorms and snow showers. Highs 48 to 60. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 29 to 37. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 57 to 68. Lows 34 to 42.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 64 to 74. Lows 38 to 45.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 78.
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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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