Eastern Las Animas 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 LAS ANIMAS County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County
600 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS PTSUNNY 71 21 15 SE23G29 29.58F A. F. ACADEMY PTSUNNY 69 17 14 E8 29.57F SCHRIEVER AFB PTSUNNY 66 22 19 SE16G26 29.55F CHEYENNE MTN PTSUNNY 66 12 12 SE10G17 29.59F ELLICOTT CLOUDY 68 16 13 S12 29.59F FALCON FAIR 66 22 19 SE8 29.64F FORT CARSON FAIR 71 4 7 SW16G24 29.52F LIMON PTSUNNY 72 24 16 S7 29.55S MONUMENT HILL FAIR 55 32 41 NW21G32 29.68R CANON CITY FAIR 73 10 9 SW17G24 29.53F WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 68 22 17 W30G46 29.63R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 600pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 86 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, partly sunny central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 18%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 8%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 21 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 29 mph with gusts at 43 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 86 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS and SUNLIGHT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County,CO

1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Winds gusting up to 50 mph, combined with hot and very dry conditions, will produce high fire danger across portions of southern Colorado this afternoon. Additionally, there is a low risk of a strong to severe storm or two across the far eastern plains this afternoon into early evening, mainly along and east of a Haswell to Lamar line. If severe storms develop, hail to the size of quarters and 60 mph wind gusts would be possible. Snow will return to the higher elevations of the Continental Divide tonight, with 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible, especially across the peaks of the central mountains and the eastern San Juan Mountains. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday An upper level system will start impacting our area on Friday, lasting through the weekend. Cooler temperatures, heavy and wet mountain snow, and showers and storms over the plains will all be possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will be possible over portions of the region.
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7-Day Forecast For EASTERN LAS ANIMAS County, CO
408 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 37 to 43. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 58 to 69. West winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows 33 to 38. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain showers, snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then periods of rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Rain showers, snow showers likely and chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of rain showers, snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 29 to 36. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 50 to 61. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 30 to 37. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 57 to 67. Lows 35 to 42.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 44.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs 63 to 74.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 39 to 47.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 76.
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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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