April 2020
WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2020
0420L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/15/2020 1-FREEZE WARNING in effect until 9 am this morning. After this, enjoy a warmup this afternoon and into Thursday afternoon where highs will be in the mid-60s or so. Another cold front will push in later on Thursday bringing temps back down a little along with some rain chances over the weekend. APRIL is transition month as spring and winter are still fighting with each other along [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/14/2020 FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9AM THIS MORNING. 1- There is a slight chance to see a snow flurry this morning but if any do fall, it would only be a trace. This said the only for sure thing this morning is the cold temps. We should bottom out temp-wise around 30-32 degrees this morning give or take. That said, we’ll warm up some Wednesday into Thursday [...]
MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/13/2020 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. 2- A rain/snow mix is expected tonight as another system moves through the area. If this precip occurs per guidance, rain could begin as early as 7pm this evening with a transition to snow around 10-11pm. Surface temps are still warm so any accumulations should only be on grassy surfaces. We are expecting a half inch “if” it snows. [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2020
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/12/2020 *WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT* *FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY MORNING* 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather from roughly 1-6 pm today. A cold front is heading our way and with moisture in place along with instability in the atmosphere, IF WE SEE ANY STORMS, they could be a bit tough for [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/11/2020 1- SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR OUR AREA. Per SPC/NWS guidance, large hail and winds will be our greatest threats IF storms occur. We’ll watch and advise as needed. See and read the attached graphics and remember that these will change some during the day. Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you get any warnings from the NWS [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2020
0430L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/10/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today but the day should turn out pretty good with highs in the low 60s along with sunshine. The winds will make it feel a bit cooler. There is a very low chance for rain later this evening and overnight but as stated it’s very low. Rain chances increase later on Saturday into Sunday. Overall, a [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/9/2020 1- FREEZING TEMPS are the big story in the near future possibly starting Friday morning. Per guidance, we shouldn’t hit freezing Friday morning but we’ll be close. A wintry mix of rain and snow are possible later Sunday into Monday. We’ll most likely see a hard freeze Monday through Wednesday mornings. Hopefully large crops won’t be affected too much and make sure you cover up anything you [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2020
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/8/2020 1- ENJOY another day in the 80s and then a front spoils the fun. High temps will average 15 to 25 degrees cooler and low rain chances for the weekend. Better finish up the yard tonight! By Monday, rain and a chance for snow are possible, YES, we will have another freeze Monday and possibly Tuesday mornings so we’ll watch this very carefully. A strong cold front [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/7/2020 1- The sun returns today HOPEFULLY for more than an hour. That should make recess for all the home-schooled kids very happy. Even the winds will be mostly light and variable. A front might push in this morning but not too sure how far south it will get. Temps behind this front won’t be very cool so we look to stay in the upper 70s to low [...]
MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/6/2020 1- It appears we will be cloudy today as moisture returns along with southerly winds. Hope for seeing the sun again this afternoon still exists. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph or so at times during the day. Rain in our area is not expected but storms are possible by Thursday. We’ll see how that pans out. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Cloudy [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2020
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/5/2020 1- It appears we will be cloudy to start the day and hopefully partly cloudy this afternoon. I would like to see the sun again. Winds will be southerly so that should bring in warmer air. We’ll deal with several storm systems around the region this week but it appears we will have low chances for any precipitation. We may even see high temps in the 70s [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/4/2020 1-NWS guidance states that by this evening, we’ll be back to southerly flow and we’ll warm back up. That would be nice. Cold weather that hit us yesterday can stay away till next winter. Overall, we did survive the cold and we’ll survive spring and summer too. Cloud cover will thin and we should become partly cloudy as the day progresses. I hope that all crops out [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/3/2020 1- WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!! 0345 ITS 30 DEGREES WITH A NORTH WIND AT 24 MPH GUSTING TO 32. WIND CHILL IS 16 DEGREES. Wear a coat today!! What else can I say? 2- We have a slight chance for possibly some drizzle or rain. If our temps remain below freezing while this occurs, some elevated areas may become slick. I don’t anticipate that for sure but [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2020
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/2/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL risk for severe weather later today and tonight. We have front pushing our way along with a surface trough, thus the increased winds. Based on guidance, if storms occur, severe weather chances will be very low. We will be dealing with strong winds today that could gust as high as 30 mph. Overall we’ll be ok, just a little wind-blown. 2-Here is [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2020
0430L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/1/2020 1- Increasing clouds will occur today along with strong southerly winds as a surface trough closes in on the region. Showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight, most likely after midnight, so expect a partial light show if thunderstorms occur. 2- The above said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Increasing clouds with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10-20 mph gusting to 28 mph. [...]
March 2020
TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020
0358L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT- 3/31/2020 1-Do you ever feel depressed because it seems to be cloudy most of the time? If so, the sun should reappear sometime later this morning or into the afternoon. The next chance for rain appears to be Thursday and Friday. We’ll see how the weekend sizes up as we get closer. Here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds with patchy fog and areas of drizzle [...]
MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK &INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/30/2020 1- The clouds will be moving back in as a storm system moves in and through the area today and tonight. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area today into the overnight hours. The severe risk looks to be to our west and southwest. Rainfall could occur as early as 2pm this afternoon. Rain chances are around 70%. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Increasing [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/29/2020 1- NO THREAT for rain today. We should see plenty of sunshine and winds will be light. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Overall, a nice day and since you only need to be out for essential items for the house or business, grab a lawn chair and enjoy the weather. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Sunny with a high [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2020
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/28/2020 1- We’ll experience some thunderstorm activity early this morning as it zooms across the area. These storms are moving very quickly and should exit our area in an hour or so. They have been pulsing up and down but they shouldn’t be severe. Expect some lightning, thunder, winds, and rain, some heavy at times. Otherwise we should see some sunshine today. 2- Here is your forecast from [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/27/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for severe weather later tonight. If storms occur, expect quarter size hail and winds possibly to 60 mph. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2-A cold front will push in later today into tonight bringing cooler temps for the overnight along with possibly some thunderstorms, then close to average temps during the day. We should see sunshine so [...]
