401 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Critical fire weather conditions are expected over the San Luis 
Valley this afternoon due to strong gusty west to southwest winds 
and low humidity values. 

Some light snow will be possible over the central mountains, and the 
Pikes Peak region from late this afternoon into the evening hours. 
one to 4 inches of snow will be possible over the higher elevations. 
A dusting to an inch of snow will be possible over the higher 
elevations in northern El Paso county. 

A few rumbles of thunder will be possible over the mountains this 
afternoon. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Light precipitation is expected through much of Saturday, with more 
widespread light precipitation during the morning, and more 
rain/snow showers during the afternoon and evening. Snow is expected 
along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for lower elevations. 
Any snow accumulations will be minor, with around and less than 0.5 
inch of snow expected. Isolated light showers will be possible 
Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the 
mountains, with precipitation chances increasing again Thursday 
for much of the area. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.