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.