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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1202 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Springtime snow in the Rockies, with accumulations expected in
  most locations tonight through Saturday morning. Patchy 
  drizzle/freezing drizzle to start the day

- 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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Regional Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
100 PM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...NORTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GREELEY MIX PCPN 36 34 92 NE14 30.24S AKRON CLOUDY 38 37 97 E10 30.21F BURLINGTON CLOUDY 46 26 45 SE5 30.21F WRAY CLOUDY 43 28 56 E12G21 30.25F YUMA CLOUDY 39 30 70 E10 30.23F STERLING DRIZZLE 36 36 100 N12 30.25S HOLYOKE PTSUNNY 41 32 70 CALM 30.27F FORT MORGAN CLOUDY 37 37 100 E14 30.23S

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 100pm MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 40 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 18%, and the dew point is near 26 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 34%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 15 mph with gusts at 25 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 36 degrees at MONUMENT HILL.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WASHINGTON County,CO
1042 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FRONT RANGE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central Colorado. DAY ONE Today and Tonight Rain and snow increase this afternoon, especially in the late afternoon-early evening timeframe. Rain changes over to snow late this afternoon to early evening. Snow will be banded in nature with localized pockets of moderate snow. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected for the lower elevations along the I-25 corridor and 4 to 10 inches for the foothills and east slope mountains. Elsewhere, trace to 2 inches of snow are expected. Roads in the foothills and mountains are expected to become snow and slush covered tonight. For the I-25 corridor, spotty slick spots will be possible where the heavier snow bands occur. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Snow will gradually taper off Saturday morning, with additional accumulations in most areas of an inch or less. Travel is expected to be slick and hazardous in the Front Range Mountains and Foothills where more snow falls, and a few slick spots will even be possible in the I-25 Corridor and northeast plains. Drier and warmer weather will then prevail for much of the week ahead. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight. However, any reports of accumulating snow will be appreciated.
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7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, CO
1021 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow late in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 53. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TONIGHT
Chance of rain in the evening. Snow. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY
Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Highs near 40. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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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 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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