LaGarita County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
349 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening,
  mainly east of a line from Sterling to Akron, including large
  hail and isolated tornadoes 

- Showers and storms become more numerous late this afternoon and
  across the northeast plains through the overnight

- Fire weather concerns east Central Colorado

- 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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LAGARITA County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For LAGARITA County
400 AM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...CENTRAL COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ASPEN MOCLDY 42 25 50 S5 30.01S BUENA VISTA FAIR 42 17 36 NE5 30.01F COPPER MTN FAIR 37 19 48 S9G16 30.20F BERTHOUD PASS FAIR 30 16 55 W29G35 30.17F WCI 15 DAKOTA HILL FAIR 36 16 44 W6 30.11F COTTONWOOD PAS MOCLDY 45 16 31 W7 30.10F GUNNISON MOCLDY 40 22 48 NE3 30.04S GRANBY FAIR 33 6 31 CALM 30.02S KREMMLING FAIR 34 28 80 CALM 29.99S LEADVILLE FAIR 33 20 58 CALM 30.08F MONARCH PASS CLOUDY 34 16 47 W20 30.30F WCI 22 SALIDA FAIR 52 19 26 W9 29.99F SUNLIGHT MOCLDY 34 18 51 SW16G32 30.13F WCI 23 WILKERSON PASS FAIR 39 18 41 S10 30.17F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 400am MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 63 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 16%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the east at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at LAMAR and GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LAGARITA County,CO

408 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Winds gusting to 55 mph, briefly to around 60 mph especially south of Highway 50, and high fire danger are expected across portions of southern Colorado. 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. 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 LAGARITA County, CO
309 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Sunny until late afternoon then becoming mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 37 to 49. Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
TONIGHT
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 60 mph. Cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 20 to 27. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 30 to 41. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Periods of snow showers and chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then periods of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 17 to 24. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Periods of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then periods of snow showers and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs 24 to 38. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Periods of snow showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows 18 to 26. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Periods of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 27 to 41. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 16 to 25. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 33 to 47.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows 18 to 28. Highs 40 to 53.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 33.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 43 to 57. Chance of precipitation 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below 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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