February 2020
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2020
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/6/2020 1- It snowed yesterday and we received 1/8th of an inch. Roads were slick for a short time but were mostly clear by 10 am. We can expect warming temps from the low 40’s to the mid 50’s through this Saturday and then a chance for either rain or light snow return from Sunday through early next week per guidance. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2- Visit our [...]
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/5/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. You are NOT prepared without it. 1-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY still in effect until 6pm this evening. We are still expecting 1 to 2 inches of snow. I don’t think we’ll make that but we’ll see. As stated in previous posts, the wind chill will be the most dangerous issue today. SLOW DOWN, TAKE YOUR TIME if road conditions do get slick. [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/4/2020 ATTENTION: Highs around the area will be near 32 degrees. If roads are wet, they may be slick. Take your time while driving and put your cell phones down. WIND CHILL TEMPS will be dangerously low later today and tonight so be careful while outdoors. 1- WINTER STORM “WATCH” in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. See attached graph. We are not in this watch but [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2020
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/3/20 A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TUESDAY UNTIL WEDNESDAY AT 6PM. We are not in this at this time. See the first graphic for counties in the watch. 1- Are you ready for some cold weather now? A cold front will push through the area this afternoon and temps will slowly fall. Low temps tonight and highs tomorrow will be around 30 degrees. The [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2020
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/2/2020 1- A warm day on tap so if you love the warmth get outside and enjoy it. A cold front will push in around mid-day or so Monday and bring very cold air into the area. I wouldn’t get hyped up on precipitation per say right now but there is a chance for various types of winter weather. We’ll see how this mess sets up and then, [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/1/2020 1- SPRING is on the way and with it will be some occasional severe weather. Are you ready for that? If not or if so you can never be totally prepared. Our emergency notification app GARFIELD COUNTY EM is the right tool to have during any type of severe weather. With all the tools and information that this app holds and the options you have to contact [...]
January 2020
FRIDAY JANUARY 31, 2020
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/31/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. People talk preparedness but don’t have our app. You are NOT PREPARED in Garfield County without this app. PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 2- A cold front will push through the area this morning but won’t have a dramatic effect on the area except for winds. Our next chance for any precipitation will be in the Monday-Tuesday timeframe. It’s too early to say [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 2020
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/30/2020 1-Patchy freezing fog is possible around the area this morning. If you do encounter fog and temps are at or below freezing, slow down some and use extra caution on bridges and overpasses. Other than this, you should be ok. 2- There is a very slight chance for light snow early Friday morning as another system pushes through the area. Nothing major is expected at this time. 3- Keeping [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/29/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our emergency notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it so download it today. PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 1- FREEZING FOG may be around this morning so when driving, use extreme caution. Anything that appears wet may be slick so be careful. We ended up with 1.2 inches of rainfall on Tuesday with only a trace of sleet and snow. For those [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 28, 2020
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/28/2020 1- Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories are in effect out west. If you planned on traveling that way today, check in with whomever you were going to see and make a decision from there. As for Garfield County, we are just outside of an advisory area. Guidance still states we may see some snow later this morning and possibly this afternoon so we’ll keep an eye out [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 27, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/27/2020 1- WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT from late tonight through Tuesday afternoon. 3 to 6 inches of snow is possible in the watch area which is west, north, and northwest of us. GARFIELD COUNTY is NOT included in this watch yet, but we might be if the storm track wavers a little. If we end up in in the watch, it will come out over the GARFIELD [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2020
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/26/2020 1-PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE. This is what our app; GARFIELD COUNTY EM can give to you. The only thing you have to do is download it. 2- Warm today with light winds. Get outside and enjoy while you can. Rain/snow pops back into the forecast later on Monday into Tuesday. We’ll see what happens. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early in the morning [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 2020
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/25/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. You will need it someday. Download it now; learn how it works, and feel good that you ARE prepared. 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday- Partly sunny with a high near 53. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Saturday Night-Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 6 [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/24/2020 Are you prepared for any type of catastrophe? If it’s city to county level and you don’t have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, you are NOT PREPARED. It’s your decision!! 1- Gusty northerly winds will be a factor today but we should at least see some sunshine as the day progresses. Overall, a fairly nice day on tap if you can stay out of the wind. 2-The [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/23/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Emergency Notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it. Preparedness in Garfield County starts with GARFIELD COUNTY EM. 1- DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING. Use extreme caution while driving. 2- A front will move through the area this morning clearing out the fog and we might see some sunshine for a while then this afternoon a [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2020
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/22/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it and you’re not prepared. 1-No advisories here are in effect. CHILLY, RAINY, and DAMP today so be sure and wear a coat. An umbrella might not be a bad idea either. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday- Rain likely mainly before noon. Cloudy with a high near 44. [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 2020
0348L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/21/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM- This is our notification app. If you don’t this app, you are not prepared in this county. 1- A few changes are in the mix for today through the overnight hours. Yes, there is a very SLIGHT chance for a rain/snow mix but understand we will be either right at freezing or just above. The snow chances don’t come in until later this evening [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/20/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Emergency Notification App. You are NOT prepared without it! 1-QUICK OVERVIEW: today looks nice with sunshine and variable winds. Tuesday through Thursday looks cloudy, rainy, maybe a winter mix. Many variables here right now but we will be wet. Just keep in mind, no major winter weather is expected but IF WE ARE BELOW FREEZING and the roads look wet, slow down [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 19, 2020
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/19/2020 1-A weak cold front will push through the area this morning bringing slightly cooler temps. No precip expected. A few other fronts are expected this week bringing us a chance for more rainfall Tuesday through Thursday. We’ll see what happens there. 2- Overall a nice day so get outside and enjoy the sun. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Sunny with a high near 47. West [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 18, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/18/2020 1- After several days of cold, rain, and a little ice here and there, we’ll warm up and actually see some sunshine. The winds may be a factor as a cold front pushes in but overall, highs will be tolerable. Get outside and enjoy some sunshine out of the wind. 2- Received news yesterday from work that the new portion of the Van Buren overpass, East side, will open [...]
