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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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KIOWA County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For KIOWA County
500 PM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS PTSUNNY 48 29 47 NE15 30.16R A. F. ACADEMY CLOUDY 41 30 65 N13 30.16R SCHRIEVER AFB CLOUDY 48 26 43 E12 30.11R CHEYENNE MTN CLOUDY 42 30 62 NW8 30.14R ELLICOTT FAIR 50 26 39 E12 30.17R FALCON CLOUDY 44 30 57 N13G22 30.18S FORT CARSON CLOUDY 50 29 44 N13G22 30.11R LIMON CLOUDY 46 25 43 SE6 30.18R MONUMENT HILL SNOW 32 32 100 N6 30.21R VSB 1/2 WCI 26 CANON CITY CLOUDY 54 28 37 E14 30.13R WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD PTSUNNY 63 34 33 N23G29 30.03R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 500pm MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 75 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, light snow central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 15%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are from the northwest at 22 mph with gusts at 29 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light snow. The wind chill is near 24 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 24 mph with gusts at 35 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at WILKERSON PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KIOWA County,CO

1140 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Critical fire weather conditions are expected over the San Luis Valley this afternoon due to strong, gusty west to southwest winds and low humidity values. Some light snow will be possible over the central mountains, and the Pikes Peak region from late this afternoon into the evening hours. One to four inches of snow will be possible over the higher elevations. A dusting to an inch of snow will be possible over the higher elevations in northern El Paso county. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Light precipitation is expected through much of Saturday, with more widespread light precipitation during the morning, and more rain and snow showers during the afternoon and evening. Snow is expected along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for lower elevations. Any snow accumulations will be minor, with around and less than 0.5 inch of snow expected. Isolated light showers will be possible Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the mountains, with precipitation chances increasing again Thursday for much of the area. 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 KIOWA County, CO
241 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 30. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs 48 to 54. East winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers until midnight. Lows near 30. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs near 60. West winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 64 to 69.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs 64 to 69.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 67. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 59 to 64. Chance of precipitation 30 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 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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