Trinidad County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
753 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms Thursday, east of a line 
  from Sterling to Akron, including large hail, damaging winds and
  isolated tornadoes. A marginal risk south and west of this 
  area.

- Cool and unsettled Friday into the weekend, with accumulating 
  moderate snowfall in the mountains, widespread rain showers over
  the plains

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TRINIDAD County, Colorado Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For TRINIDAD County
1000 PM MDT WED APR 24 2024

...PIKES PEAK/PALMER DIVIDE AND SOUTHERN FOOTHILLS... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLO. SPRINGS FAIR 56 49 77 E12 29.96R A. F. ACADEMY FAIR 58 47 68 SE9 29.94S SCHRIEVER AFB FAIR 54 49 83 NE7 29.91R CHEYENNE MTN FAIR 56 47 72 NW5 29.97S ELLICOTT FAIR 54 50 87 E18 29.93S FALCON FAIR 51 47 85 E10 30.00F FORT CARSON FAIR 56 47 71 N12 29.90R LIMON MOCLDY 55 48 77 SE17 29.93F MONUMENT HILL FAIR 52 46 82 SE15G22 29.99S CANON CITY FAIR 64 36 34 CALM 29.87R WALSENBURG NOT AVBL TRINIDAD FAIR 67 38 34 S20 29.95R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Colorado
Based on observations at 1000pm MDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Colorado...temperatures are near 67 degrees west, near 59 degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 15 mph with gusts at 25 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 MONTROSE. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at WOLF CREEK PAS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TRINIDAD County,CO

1134 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the San Luis Valley due to low humidity values and gusty southwest winds. Gap flow areas across the southern I-25 corridor will also see some spotty critical conditions. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday High fire danger is expected across southern Colorado Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon as strong winds and very low relative humidity values develop each day. Winds gusting up to around 50 mph are expected on Thursday, along with a low risk of strong to severe storms across the eastern plains. An upper level system will move in late in the week into the weekend, bringing cooler weather with increased snow chances over the higher terrain, and rain and thunderstorms across the lower elevations. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters will not be needed this afternoon or tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For TRINIDAD County, CO
803 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 49. Southwest winds up to 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Patchy blowing dust in the afternoon. Highs 69 to 81. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 48.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 76. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows 36 to 44. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 66.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 34 to 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs 58 to 65.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows 34 to 39.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 67 to 74. Lows 39 to 47.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs 74 to 83. Lows 44 to 52.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 84.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below 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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