Elkhead 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 ELKHEAD County
100 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHWEST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CRAIG LGT RAIN 61 36 39 SW24G32 29.83F HAYDEN FAIR 61 31 32 W10 29.83F MEEKER LGT RAIN 58 32 37 W21G28 29.83F RANGELY FAIR 61 32 34 W9 29.83F RABBIT EARS PA CLOUDY 43 27 52 NW6 30.00F STEAMBOAT SPGS PTSUNNY 60 28 29 NW6 29.81F WALDEN NOT AVBL

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 70 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 83 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 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the west at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ELKHEAD 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 ELKHEAD County, CO
1151 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny late in the morning, then partly sunny with showers, snow showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of snow showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows 25 to 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
FRIDAY
Snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then snow showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. New snow accumulation around one inch. Highs 35 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Snow showers with possible thunderstorms and rain showers in the evening, then snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. New snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows 25 to 35. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east after midnight.
SATURDAY
Snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then snow showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. New snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Snow showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. New light snow accumulation. Lows in the 20s.
SUNDAY
Snow showers in the morning, then snow showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. New light snow accumulation. Highs in the 30s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening. Lows in the 20s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 45. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow 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 precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of rain 20 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 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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