Prowers County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
Issued by National Weather Service Pueblo CO
253 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cool and cloudy with rounds of snow through Saturday morning.

- Best chance of accumulating snow Friday afternoon into Saturday
  morning.

- Drier and warmer early next week.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, Hourly Obs., [2nd Source TWC]

PROWERS County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For PROWERS County
300 PM MDT THU APR 18 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS CLOUDY 36 32 85 SE14 30.19F A. F. ACADEMY LGT RAIN 34 30 85 S10 30.16F WCI 26 SCHRIEVER AFB CLOUDY 36 29 76 SE8 30.15F CHEYENNE MTN LGT SNOW 32 30 93 SE12 30.14F FOG WCI 23 ELLICOTT CLOUDY 38 28 68 SE8 30.20F FALCON CLOUDY 33 31 92 SE13 30.19F WCI 24 FORT CARSON CLOUDY 37 30 76 SE10 30.16F LIMON CLOUDY 40 27 59 N6 30.20F MONUMENT HILL LGT SNOW 32 32 100 NE6 30.18F WCI 26 CANON CITY CLOUDY 43 32 65 E10 30.18F WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD CLOUDY 42 32 67 E9G18 30.17F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 300pm MDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 74 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the west at 17 mph with gusts at 26 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees central. Winds are unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION and CORTEZ. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at LA VETA PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PROWERS County,CO

1154 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 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. Light snow and rain, snow mix are expected over portions of the Pikes Peak region, though accumulations and impacts are expected to be minimal. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Isolated light showers are expected Friday afternoon, mostly along and immediately around the mountains. More widespread precipitation chances return this weekend, particularly on Friday night and Saturday morning, and again mid Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Snow is expected along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for lower elevations. Isolated light showers will be possible Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PROWERS County, CO
248 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature 26 to 33. South winds 10 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 56. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 21 to 28. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 33 to 45. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows 22 to 29. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with chance of showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 45 to 57. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 38.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Highs 52 to 62. Lows 28 to 36.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with chance of showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 44 to 56. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows 28 to 35.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 62. Lows 33 to 40.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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