Upper Huerfano County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
330 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Springtime snow in the Rockies, with accumulations expected in
  most locations tonight through Saturday morning. 

- Slick and hazardous travel in the foothills, and possibly onto
  the adjacent plains into Saturday morning

- Cold through Saturday, then drier and warmer for Sunday through
  much of next week.

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UPPER HUERFANO County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For UPPER HUERFANO County
300 PM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...SAN LUIS VALLEY/SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALAMOSA FAIR 71 17 12 W22G31 30.00F DEL NORTE FAIR 66 20 17 W18G29 30.04S LA VETA PASS CLOUDY 36 30 80 E9 30.29R SAGUACHE PTSUNNY 68 18 14 NW18 30.02F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 300pm MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 74 degrees west, near 40 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 16%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the west at 17 mph with gusts at 25 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph with gusts at 23 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at WILKERSON PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For UPPER HUERFANO County,CO

1140 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 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. Some light snow will be possible over the central mountains, and the Pikes Peak region from late this afternoon into the evening hours. One to four inches of snow will be possible over the higher elevations. A dusting to an inch of snow will be possible over the higher elevations in northern El Paso county. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Light precipitation is expected through much of Saturday, with more widespread light precipitation during the morning, and more rain and snow showers during the afternoon and evening. Snow is expected along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for lower elevations. Any snow accumulations will be minor, with around and less than 0.5 inch of snow expected. Isolated light showers will be possible Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the mountains, with precipitation chances increasing again Thursday for much of the area. 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 UPPER HUERFANO County, CO
241 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 27 to 35. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 41 to 54. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows 27 to 35. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 63. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 41. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs 55 to 72. Lows 34 to 43.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 53 to 66.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 33 to 43.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 56 to 70. Lows 34 to 44.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 53 to 70. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 43.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 50 to 66.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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