Eastern Larimer County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
309 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Ongoing severe threat across northeast Colorado will continue
  for a couple hours this afternoon, with a hail and tornado
  threat. Less organized rain showers occasional showers and an
  isolated thunderstorm or two across the mountains and metro

- Red Flag conditions continue across portions of Elbert and
  Lincoln county this evening

- Cooler on Friday, with scattered showers continuing.

- Significant snowfall likely (70-80% chance) in the mountains 
  Friday night through Saturday night, widespread rain showers 
  over the plains

- Warmer and drier early next week

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EASTERN LARIMER County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For EASTERN LARIMER County
500 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...NORTHERN COLORADO FRONT RANGE... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DENVER INTL AP TSTM 62 42 47 NW22G31 29.58F AURORA PTSUNNY 67 37 32 NW23G30 29.59F WATKINS NOT AVBL ERIE FAIR 60 42 51 N5 29.63F BOULDER CLOUDY 63 32 31 N6 29.65S CENTENNIAL PTSUNNY 63 35 35 NW23G30 29.61S BROOMFIELD TSTM 59 36 41 N13 29.67R FORT COLLINS LGT RAIN 64 32 29 SE14 29.65R LONGMONT PTSUNNY 64 33 31 N6 29.65F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 500pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 69 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 89 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, thunderstorms central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 19%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 9%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 22 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the south at 25 mph with gusts at 44 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 89 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For EASTERN LARIMER County,CO

1026 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A couple severe thunderstorms will be possible over the northeast plains late this afternoon through the evening. The main risk is along and east of a line from Sterling to Akron, although there is some risk as far west as Fort Morgan and eastern Weld County. The main threat is large hail, but an isolated tornado or two is also possible. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms can be expected along the I-25 Corridor this later this afternoon into tonight, while snow showers become more widespread in the mountains. 2 to 5 inches of snow can be expected in the mountains by Friday morning, with some slushy or snow covered roads mainly over the higher mountain passes tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday It will be cool and unsettled through Sunday, as precipitation is expected to become widespread across northeast Colorado. There is potential for moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, heaviest late Friday night through midday Sunday. Travel into the high country will likely be difficult, so be prepared to hazardous travel this weekend. Across the plains, widespread rain showers with some embedded thunderstorm can be expected on Saturday. Drier and warmer weather will return early next week. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be required over the northeast plains after 2 pm this afternoon.
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7-Day Forecast For EASTERN LARIMER County, CO
240 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 61 to 67. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows near 40. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
SATURDAY
Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows 33 to 39. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
SUNDAY
Rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows near 40.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 39 to 44.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 70.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s.
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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