La Junta County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
309 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Ongoing severe threat across northeast Colorado will continue
  for a couple hours this afternoon, with a hail and tornado
  threat. Less organized rain showers occasional showers and an
  isolated thunderstorm or two across the mountains and metro

- Red Flag conditions continue across portions of Elbert and
  Lincoln county this evening

- Cooler on Friday, with scattered showers continuing.

- 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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LA JUNTA County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For LA JUNTA County
300 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...SOUTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PUEBLO FAIR 77 23 13 SE10G21 29.59F LA JUNTA FAIR 84 29 13 S16 29.54F LAMAR FAIR 91 35 13 S24G38 29.54F SPRINGFIELD NOT AVBL

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 300pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 91 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 22%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 13%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the south at 9 mph with gusts at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 24 mph with gusts at 38 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 91 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LA JUNTA County,CO

1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Winds gusting up to 50 mph, combined with hot and very dry conditions, will produce high fire danger across portions of southern Colorado this afternoon. 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. Snow will return to the higher elevations of the Continental Divide tonight, with 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible, especially across the peaks of the central mountains and the eastern San Juan Mountains. 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 LA JUNTA County, CO
226 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
West winds 10 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Mostly cloudy until midnight then becoming partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of rain showers. Lows 43 to 48.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 78. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 63 to 70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows near 40. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 62 to 67. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 71 to 77. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 79 to 85. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 82.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 50. Highs 74 to 82.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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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