Sedgwick County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1203 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 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 SEDGWICK County
1200 AM MDT FRI APR 19 2024

...NORTHEAST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GREELEY CLOUDY 35 31 85 NE3 30.26S AKRON CLOUDY 36 30 79 S5 30.25S BURLINGTON CLOUDY 40 26 57 CALM 30.27F WRAY CLOUDY 39 28 65 CALM 30.27F YUMA CLOUDY 37 27 65 CALM 30.26S STERLING CLOUDY 37 32 81 CALM 30.25F HOLYOKE MOCLDY 37 32 81 CALM 30.27S FORT MORGAN CLOUDY 37 32 81 SW3 30.26R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1200am MDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are from the west at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at GRAND JUNCTION. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at COTTONWOOD PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SEDGWICK County,CO

1104 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered light snow showers will continue in the mountains through tonight, with widely scattered rain and snow showers over the plains. A few places in the mountains will get an inch or two of snow accumulation, with no accumulation expected on the plains. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Unsettled weather pattern with periods of showers across the mountains and plains through Saturday. Rain changes to snow Friday night for the lower elevations. Best chances for accumulating snow will be Friday night through Saturday. Light accumulations for the lower elevations with moderate amounts for the Front Range mountains/foothills and central mountains. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For SEDGWICK County, CO
1035 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers and patchy drizzle after midnight. Chance of snow showers and areas of drizzle towards sunrise. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of snow 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Areas of drizzle in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then rain and snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s.
SATURDAY
Snow showers likely and chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 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 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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