Summit County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
529 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler today with a few showers/isolated storms, but then above
  normal temperatures again for Wednesday and Thursday. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend, with accumulating snowfall in the
  mountains.
 
- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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Regional Hourly Observations For SUMMIT County
1000 AM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...CENTRAL COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ASPEN FAIR 57 29 34 N5 30.13S BUENA VISTA CLOUDY 54 27 34 E3 30.16S COPPER MTN CLOUDY 37 28 70 W3G10 30.32R BERTHOUD PASS CLOUDY 30 19 64 W21G37 30.29R WCI 17 DAKOTA HILL CLOUDY 32 19 59 S7 30.24R WCI 26 COTTONWOOD PAS CLOUDY 48 30 49 SE7 30.24R GUNNISON FAIR 56 29 35 VRB3 30.15F GRANBY PTSUNNY 49 12 23 CALM 30.14F KREMMLING FAIR 54 30 40 CALM 30.12S LEADVILLE PTSUNNY 45 28 51 CALM 30.21R MONARCH PASS FAIR 37 25 60 W17G23 30.44R SALIDA FAIR 59 30 33 CALM 30.13S SUNLIGHT FAIR 41 25 52 W5 30.30R WILKERSON PASS PTSUNNY 43 27 52 SE5 30.32R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1000am MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 21%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at MONARCH PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SUMMIT County,CO

318 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected in the mountains today into early evening. Precipitation amounts will be mostly light, but an inch or two of snow is possible over the mountain tops. The plains will see isolated to scattered light rain showers late this afternoon through the evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday Mainly dry and warmer weather can be expected Wednesday into early Thursday. The chance for showers and thunderstorms increases Thursday afternoon and evening as a weather disturbance moves over the region. A few stronger storms will be possible over the northeast plains Thursday afternoon and evening. Shower and storm coverage will increase further this weekend, with a potentially stronger storm system moving into the area. Temperatures will also be turning cold enough to bring the potential for accumulating snow to the mountains Friday night and into Sunday morning. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For SUMMIT County, CO
259 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 44 to 54. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 26 to 34. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 59. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 26 to 36. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Snow showers, rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 45 to 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of snow 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 39 to 49.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 22 to 32. Chance of snow 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 33 to 43.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 21 to 31. Highs 35 to 45. Chance of snow 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 30.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Highs 43 to 53. Chance of snow 20 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 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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