Central Colorado River Basin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1130 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler Tuesday, but then above normal temperatures again for
  Wednesday and Thursday. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend. 

- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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Current Surface Map, Hourly Obs., [2nd Source TWC]

CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County
1200 AM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...WEST CENTRAL VALLEYS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND JUNCTION FAIR 66 26 22 N10 29.89S MONTROSE MOCLDY 60 23 24 SE7 29.98S EAGLE CLOUDY 57 29 34 NE6 30.04R RIFLE FAIR 65 29 25 S5 29.95R DELTA NOT AVBL NUCLA NOT AVBL

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200am MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 66 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, mostly cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 22%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the north at 10 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 unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at MONARCH PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County,CO

221 AM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Isolated thunderstorm development is possible this afternoon with gusty winds and lightning the main threats. Winds gusts of 25 to 35 mph and low afternoon humidity will bring elevated fire weather concerns. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday Elevated fire weather concerns continue through late week before additional moisture arrives for widespread precipitation by the weekend. Thunderstorm development will possible each day. High elevation snowfall is also likely late this week into the weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN County, CO
1152 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy late in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
THURSDAY
Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 65. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 30s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 10 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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