Southern Sangre de Cristo County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
309 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Ongoing severe threat across northeast Colorado will continue
  for a couple hours this afternoon, with a hail and tornado
  threat. Less organized rain showers occasional showers and an
  isolated thunderstorm or two across the mountains and metro

- Red Flag conditions continue across portions of Elbert and
  Lincoln county this evening

- Cooler on Friday, with scattered showers continuing.

- 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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SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO County
300 PM MDT THU APR 25 2024

...SOUTHWEST COLORADO... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DURANGO FAIR 61 21 21 W18G29 29.88S CORTEZ LGT RAIN 47 38 71 W24G36 29.96R PAGOSA SPRINGS FAIR 60 16 17 SW22G31 29.89S TELLURIDE CLOUDY 45 10 24 SW8G21 29.98R WOLF CREEK PAS FAIR 34 10 37 W13G31 30.07F WCI 25

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 200pm MDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 72 degrees central, and near 90 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 12%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 40 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 90 degrees at LAMAR. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS and SUNLIGHT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO County,CO

1145 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Winds gusting up to 50 mph, combined with hot and very dry conditions, will produce high fire danger across portions of southern Colorado this afternoon. 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. Snow will return to the higher elevations of the Continental Divide tonight, with 2 to 4 inches of new snow possible, especially across the peaks of the central mountains and the eastern San Juan Mountains. 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 SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO County, CO
226 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows 20 to 29. West winds 10 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then chance of snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 32 to 45. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms and snow showers until midnight, then snow showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Lows 20 to 28. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 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 28 to 42. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of snow thunderstorms until midnight, then chance of snow showers after midnight. Light snow accumulations. Lows 18 to 28. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Snow showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 33 to 46. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows 16 to 27.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs 39 to 53. Lows 22 to 31.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs 44 to 58.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 37. Highs 46 to 60.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 46 to 61.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Colorado COLORADO --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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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