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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
515 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Accumulating snow and minor travel impacts across the Park
  Range/Rabbit Ears Pass tonight. Mainly lighter accumulations 
  across the remainder of the Northern Mountains. 

- Occasional snow showers in the mountains and scattered showers 
  for the northern plains Friday through Saturday.

- Mountain snow, with a mix of rain and snow likely for the
  plains, late Sunday into Monday. Mostly light but there could be
  some impact for the mountains and foothills.

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LAS ANIMAS County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For LAS ANIMAS County
600 AM MDT THU MAR 28 2024

...SOUTHEAST COLORADO...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PUEBLO         FAIR      30  18  60 W10       29.99S WCI  21          
LA JUNTA       FAIR      31  24  75 SW3       30.01R                  
LAMAR          FAIR      29  26  89 W3        30.01R                  
SPRINGFIELD    NOT AVBL                                               

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 600am MDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 29 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, mostly cloudy central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. Winds are from the east at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 22 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 41 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 11 degrees at LEADVILLE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LAS ANIMAS County,CO

413 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Isolated light snow showers are expected over the mountains late 
this afternoon and overnight. Showers will increase in coverage 
during the overnight hours, with the most widespread snow over the 
central mountains. Any snow accumulations will be light, with values 
around 1-3 inches. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Critical fire weather conditions will be possible each afternoon
through Sunday, with greatest certainty over the far southeast
plains. 

Mountain snow is expected to pick up on Sunday and last through at
least Tuesday. There still exists some uncertainty with the
incoming system, but there is also the chance for some wintry
weather across parts of the lower elevations. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LAS ANIMAS County, CO
346 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs near 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 41. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 47. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs near 60.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Lows near 30.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows near 30. Highs near 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above      Below      Below                      

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky