Kit Carson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1130 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler Tuesday, but then above normal temperatures again for
  Wednesday and Thursday. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend. 

- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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KIT CARSON County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For KIT CARSON County
100 AM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...NORTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GREELEY FAIR 45 39 79 N8 29.90R AKRON FAIR 50 35 56 S13 29.86R BURLINGTON FAIR 47 36 65 N7 29.83S WRAY FAIR 39 34 81 CALM 29.84F YUMA FAIR 41 30 65 S7 29.84S STERLING FAIR 43 36 75 N7 29.85R HOLYOKE FAIR 41 34 75 CALM 29.85S FORT MORGAN FAIR 52 36 54 CALM 29.87R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 100am MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 47 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 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS and SUNLIGHT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KIT CARSON County,CO
158 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /258 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/ DAY ONE TODAY AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY Thursday, a multi-hazard system could impact the area. The most likely threat would be severe weather with a chance for severe storms across most of the area. All severe hazards would be possible, but large hail would be the main threat. The other possible hazards with the system include critical fire weather, blowing dust, and high winds, though confidence is low in these hazards at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Thursday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For KIT CARSON County, CO
730 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy early in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny and very windy. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers. Windy with lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming south 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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