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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
531 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Springtime snow in the Rockies, with accumulations expected in
  most locations tonight through Saturday morning. 

- Slick and hazardous travel in the foothills, and possibly onto
  the adjacent plains into Saturday morning

- Cold through Saturday, then drier and warmer for Sunday through
  much of next week.

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Regional Hourly Observations For JACKSON County
600 PM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...NORTHWEST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CRAIG CLOUDY 52 23 32 NW10 30.06R HAYDEN FAIR 51 23 33 NW10 30.07S MEEKER FAIR 54 24 31 N14 30.04R RANGELY FAIR 58 22 25 E15G22 30.01S RABBIT EARS PA PTSUNNY 34 27 75 W8 30.16R WCI 27 STEAMBOAT SPGS FAIR 51 26 38 SW8 30.04S WALDEN NOT AVBL

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 600pm MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 73 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, snow central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 16%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile central. Winds are from the west at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to snow. The wind chill is near 23 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 18 mph with gusts at 30 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at WILKERSON PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JACKSON County,CO
1042 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado. DAY ONE Today and Tonight Rain and snow increase this afternoon, especially in the late afternoon-early evening timeframe. Rain changes over to snow late this afternoon to early evening. Snow will be banded in nature with localized pockets of moderate snow. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor and 4 to 10 inches for the foothills and east slope mountains. Elsewhere, trace to 2 inches of snow are expected. Roads in the foothills and mountains are expected to become snow and slush covered tonight. For the I-25 corridor, spotty slick spots will be possible where the heavier snow bands occur. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Snow will gradually taper off Saturday morning, with additional accumulations in most areas of an inch or less. Travel is expected to be slick and hazardous in the Front Range Mountains and Foothills where more snow falls, and a few slick spots will even be possible in the I-25 Corridor and northeast plains. Drier and warmer weather will then prevail for much of the week ahead. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports of accumulating snow will be appreciated.
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7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, CO
308 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening. Chance of snow through the night. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 53. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Windy. Highs near 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows near 30. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Rain showers likely, chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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