Cheyenne County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
259 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Scattered showers and a few storms diminishing as they move east
  this evening. 

- Stormier weather pattern in the works, starting late Thursday
  and peaking next weekend, with accumulating moderate snowfall 
  in the mountains.
 
- Stronger storms possible northeast plains Thursday
  afternoon/evening.

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CHEYENNE County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For CHEYENNE County
300 PM MDT TUE APR 23 2024

...SOUTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PUEBLO FAIR 66 30 26 SE6 30.07F LA JUNTA FAIR 69 30 23 E13G22 30.06F LAMAR FAIR 73 30 20 E14 30.05F SPRINGFIELD NOT AVBL

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 300pm MDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 84 degrees west, near 58 degrees central, and near 73 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 11%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 20%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the west at 9 mph with gusts at 22 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 84 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 41 degrees at WILKERSON PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CHEYENNE County,CO
230 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /330 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/ DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY Thursday, a multi-hazard system could impact the area. The most likely threat would be severe weather with a chance for severe storms across most of the area. All severe hazards would be possible, but large hail would be the main threat. The other possible hazards with the system include critical fire weather, blowing dust, and high winds, though confidence is low in these hazards at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For CHEYENNE County, CO
212 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy this late evening and early morning, then becoming mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Windy, sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Windy. Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Decreasing clouds. Chance of showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain showers likely with chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely in the evening. Mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Decreasing clouds. Chance of rain showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: 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 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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