Pikes County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
836 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cool and cloudy with rounds of snow through Saturday morning.

- Best chance of accumulating snow Friday afternoon into Saturday
  morning.

- Drier and warmer early next week.

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Regional Hourly Observations For PIKES County
1000 PM MDT THU APR 18 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS CLOUDY 37 27 67 SE12 30.23S A. F. ACADEMY CLOUDY 35 28 75 S5 30.20S WCI 30 SCHRIEVER AFB CLOUDY 37 26 65 SE10 30.19S CHEYENNE MTN CLOUDY 33 30 90 CALM 30.19S ELLICOTT CLOUDY 37 27 65 SE10 30.24R FALCON CLOUDY 33 26 77 SE10G16 30.24S WCI 24 FORT CARSON CLOUDY 39 26 60 S10 30.20S LIMON CLOUDY 37 27 67 E8 30.25R MONUMENT HILL CLOUDY 30 28 93 SE12 30.23S WCI 21 CANON CITY CLOUDY 43 32 65 E7 30.24R WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 38 29 70 CALM 30.23R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1000pm MDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 46 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 20%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are from the west at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 26 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 10 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at LA VETA PASS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PIKES County,CO

847 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight Light snow and a rain, snow mix are expected over portions of the Pikes Peak region, though accumulations and impacts are expected to be minimal. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the San Luis Valley Friday afternoon due to strong gusty west to southwest winds and low humidity values. Isolated light showers are expected Friday afternoon, mostly along and immediately around the mountains. More widespread precipitation chances return this weekend, particularly on Friday night and Saturday morning, and again mid Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Snow is expected along the mountains, with mostly rain expected for the lower elevations. Isolated light showers will be possible Sunday through Wednesday across the region, especially along the mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters will not be needed tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For PIKES County, CO
656 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 19 to 26.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 31 to 45. Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight, then snow showers likely after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows 15 to 22. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 34. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Lows 15 to 23. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 32 to 47.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 32. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 37 to 52.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 20 to 30.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs 29 to 44.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 21 to 29.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Highs 38 to 53. Lows 25 to 35.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 37 to 52.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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