February 2020
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/15/2020 1- Nice weather today and tomorrow so get outside and enjoy. Keep in mind that we’ll see a front push in this afternoon but it should be dry with a windshift. There may be some cloudiness and if that occurs, it will seem cooler, especially with the winds. Overall, Sunday will be the warmer day. Monday looks good and then the bottom falls out with colder weather [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2020
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/14/2020 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. Many have it, many don’t. If you are one that doesn’t have it, don’t call me this spring asking what you need to do. You should already have that plan and procedure in place right now. Waiting until the day of the storm to prepare isn’t wise. YOU COULD MAKE BAD DECISIONS UNDER PRESSURE, ESPECIALLY if you are watching [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/13/2020 1- ARCTIC air has arrived and today it’ll be very cold outside. Expected highs will be in the upper 20’s with wind chill temps between 4 degrees early this morning and 19 by late afternoon. Be sure to bundle up the kids if they plan on being outside for any length of time. 2- After today, we’ll warm back up some over the weekend and then we’ll [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2020
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/12/2020 1-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. Keep in mind that this could be cancelled at any time. Rain/snow mix is possible with accumulations up to an inch or so. 2- MAIN ISSUES will be some slick spots out there ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. Just slow down and drive with caution. We are in an area where snowfall around an inch is possible. There are [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2020
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/11/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM- this is our Emergency/Notification app. You’re best prepared with it than without it. Download it now. Learn it, know it, & have peace of mind knowing you have it. 2- There may be periods of light rain off and on during the day and into the overnight hours. Any precip, per guidance, should be light. Temps should remain above freezing during the day [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/10/2020 1-Clouds and colder air will be moving back in today bringing us a chance for rain during the afternoon and a rain/snow mix possibly overnight. We’ll see how this works out. 2- Travel issues are not expected. See graphics below. 3- Be sure to download our emergency notification app, GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You’re not prepared without it. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Cloudy with a chance [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2020
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK &INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/9/2020 1- A COLD FRONT IS FORECAST TO MOVE THROUGH THE AREA EITHER BY LATE MORNING OR EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. We don’t expect rain with this but we’ll watch this carefully. What you can expect is gusty northerly winds and colder temps. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so just be prepared for the colder air and strong winds. There are several chances for rain and maybe light snow in [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2020
0425L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/8/2020 1- Weatherwise for Saturday, a nice day with highs in the 50’s with increasing winds. A chance for rain is in the forecast starting on Sunday and for a good part of the week. We’ll see what happens for sure. 2- That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/7/2020 1-We have a weak surface trough that will move through the area shifting winds to the northwest during the day. No dramatic changes with this other than a windshift. We are under NW flow atmospherically so these little troughs will affect us off and on. We do expect rainfall around the area Sunday but I wouldn’t hold my breath just yet. Rain and light snow could be [...]
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 [...]
