Larimer County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1200 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday, east of a line 
  from Sterling to Akron, including large hail, damaging winds and
  isolated tornadoes. A marginal risk south and west of this 
  area.

- Cool and unsettled Friday into the weekend, with accumulating 
  moderate snowfall in the mountains, widespread rain showers over
  the plains

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LARIMER County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For LARIMER County
1200 AM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHERN COLORADO FRONT RANGE... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DENVER INTL AP FAIR 57 39 51 NW9 29.89S AURORA PTCLDY 55 42 62 NW12 29.90R WATKINS NOT AVBL ERIE FAIR 51 41 69 CALM 29.88S BOULDER FAIR 55 37 50 SW5 29.88F CENTENNIAL FAIR 52 46 80 CALM 29.91R BROOMFIELD FAIR 59 36 41 N9 29.91S FORT COLLINS NOT AVBL LONGMONT FAIR 60 42 50 N12G17 29.89F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 64 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 14%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the east at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at TRINIDAD, MONTROSE, and LA JUNTA. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LARIMER County,CO

1106 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Only isolated showers and thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon and evening, favoring the Wyoming and Nebraska border areas. Gusty outflow winds to around 35 mph can be expected with any of the showers. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Scattered showers and storms are possible Thursday afternoon through evening, with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms. One or two storms east of a line from Sterling to Akron in the late afternoon and evening could produce hail up to golfball size, wind gusts to 60 mph along with a threat of a brief tornado. The rest of the period will remain cool and unsettled, as precipitation is expected to become more widespread across northeastern Colorado. There is potential for accumulating snowfall for the high country, with several inches possible over the higher elevations. Across the plains, widespread rain showers with a few embedded thunderstorm possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LARIMER County, CO
749 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 58 to 68. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows 35 to 45. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
FRIDAY
Rain showers likely, chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Windy. Highs 50 to 60. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers, snow showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows 32 to 40.
SATURDAY
Rain showers, snow showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 37 to 47.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers with snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 30 to 38.
SUNDAY
Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 42 to 52. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 28 to 38. Chance of snow 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 50 to 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 42.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 58 to 68.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 62 to 72.
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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