West Jackson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
640 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Heavy mountain snow this morning. 

- Strong winds to 65 mph over the eastern plains today.

- Cooler, breezy and unsettled through Saturday with precipitation
  off and on. The best chances will be Wednesday night into
  Thursday morning and again Friday afternoon into Saturday.

- Drier and somewhat warmer for Sunday and Monday.

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WEST JACKSON County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For WEST JACKSON County
1200 PM MDT TUE APR 16 2024

...NORTHWEST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CRAIG PTSUNNY 50 36 58 W17G28 30.03F HAYDEN LGT RAIN 46 40 79 W17G23 30.05S MEEKER PTSUNNY 47 38 71 CALM 30.07F RANGELY FAIR 58 31 37 W9G18 30.04F RABBIT EARS PA HVY SNOW 28 28 100 W9G20 30.06S VSB<1/4 WCI 20 STEAMBOAT SPGS CLOUDY N/A N/A N/A W7 30.04R WALDEN NOT AVBL

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200pm MDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 60 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 65 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the west at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 24 mph with gusts at 37 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 28 mph with gusts at 45 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at PUEBLO. The lowest temperature is 25 degrees at MONARCH PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WEST JACKSON County,CO

1147 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight High winds are expected over the northeast plains today, northeast of a line from Fort Collins to Limon. In these areas wind gusts up to 65 mph are possible. The winds on the plains will diminish early this evening. The Urban Corridor and foothills can expected west-northwesterly winds up to 35 mph this afternoon. Scattered light alpine snow showers will continue to decrease this afternoon with minimal additional accumulations. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday Periods of mountain snow and rain showers on the plains through the first part of the weekend. Showers may mix in with snow on the plains during the overnight period with little accumulation expected. Light to localized moderate snow amounts in the mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter reports of snowfall or high winds will be appreciated.
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7-Day Forecast For WEST JACKSON County, CO
1227 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON

REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow early in the afternoon, then a slight chance of snow showers late in the afternoon. Highs 36 to 44. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 21 to 27. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers, rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 38 to 48. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 20 to 28. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 38 to 48. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 22 to 28.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers, rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 40 to 50. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 24 to 30.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers, rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 41 to 51. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 24 to 30.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 44 to 54. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 26 to 32. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Highs 46 to 56. 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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Above Above Below Below .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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