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

...NORTHERN COLORADO FRONT RANGE... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DENVER INTL AP PTSUNNY 61 34 36 N24G37 29.82R AURORA NOT AVBL WATKINS NOT AVBL ERIE FAIR 64 33 31 NW9G18 29.81S BOULDER FAIR 63 27 25 W25G35 29.82R CENTENNIAL PTSUNNY 61 32 33 NW17G29 29.84R BROOMFIELD NOT AVBL FORT COLLINS CLOUDY 62 33 33 NW23G35 29.83R LONGMONT PTSUNNY 67 28 22 NW17G29 29.83R

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 DENVER 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.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DENVER County, CO
405 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Windy. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows near 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening, becoming light.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs near 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Cooler. Highs near 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain and snow showers likely. Highs near 50. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows 30 to 36.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Warmer. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows near 40.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 70.
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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
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 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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