February 2025
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2025
0255L- MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/24/25 *Warm temperatures are anticipated with no appreciable rainfall expected this week except there may be a low chance next Saturday. We’ll see what happens. Highs will range from the low 60’s to low 70’s. So much better than wind chill temps below zero. Lows will average in the mid to upper 30’s. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2025
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/23/25 We’re back into the warmer temps instead of arctic conditions and we’ll stay this way for most of the week. Our daytime temps will average in the mid 60’s to low 70’s and overnight lows look to be in the mid to upper 30’s and low 40’s per guidance right now. I can live with this, can you all? As I stated yesterday, be thinking about your Emergency [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2025
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/22/25 Its 17 degrees at 0245L which is warmer than it has been since that Monday front came through. That said, the cold air will slowly move out and warmer air will replace it. No complaint here. This said, It is time to be thinking about severe spring weather. What procedures do you have in place that you utilize when those many types of weather are possible. You really [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2025
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/21/25 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 9AM THIS MORNING. *Today, we’ll see temps climb into the mid to upper 20’s. This will seem like a heat wave from temps we’ve experienced this week. We will get above freezing by Saturday where forecast highs are supposed to be in the 40’s then 50’s on Sunday and possibly 60’s on Monday, per guidance. I hope this happens. Overall, we’ll be [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2025
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/20/25 EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH NOON TODAY. We will be warming up slowly as the surface high moves off to the east. Today will still be cold but a warmup is coming. 20s today, 30s on Friday, upper 40s on Saturday, 50s on Sunday and finally, we could see temps in the 60s on Monday. We’ll see if this comes to pass. I am ready for warmer [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2025
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/19/25 EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 12PM ON THURSDAY. At 0315, it’s 0 degrees with a 15 mph wind giving us a minus 19 wind chill. Not sure about you all but I don’t like feeling like an Eskimo. There will still be a few flurries around this morning and the “bitter cold” will hang around through Thursday then believe this or not, we could see highs in [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2025
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/18/25 WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM ON WEDNESDAY EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TONIGHT UNTIL 12PM THURSDAY. Not a lot to state other than bitter cold today and if you go outside, cover up. We can’t stress the statements about covering your skin. Frostbite isn’t a joke. It hurts. Anyone who has even come close to it knows how bad it hurts so cover up [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2025
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/17/25 EXTREME COLD WATCH-Tuesday @ 6 PM until Thursday @ 12 pm. WINTER STORM WATCH -Late Monday evening until Late Tuesday evening. We have a briefing with the NWS/NORMAN at 10 am this morning. If additional guidance is presented, I may do a short live broadcast on social media. I am not worried about 4 inches of snow or more, It’s the dangerous wind chill temps that are expected [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2025
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/16/25 EXTREME COLD WATCH-Tuesday @ Midnight until Thursday @ 12 pm. WINTER STORM WATCH -Late Monday evening until Late Tuesday evening. For today, see forecast below. During the Winter Storm Watch, winds upwards of 35 mph could cause whiteout conditions and we can expect around 4+ inches of snowfall. During the Extreme Cold Watch, we could see wind chill temps at minus 15 to 25 below zero Wednesday morning [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2025
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/15/25 We have the first of a few fronts that will traverse the area headed our way. The first one will be sometime this morning with the “possibility” of some rainfall by late morning and then a changeover to some snow this afternoon. We don’t expect any major impacts with the snow. Winds will become a factor with some northerly gusts upwards of 35 mph. Drive carefully! Skipping to [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2025
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/14/25 *No advisories as of yet as we are looking to see strong winds today. Even with temps in the mid to upper 40’s, it will seem a lot colder. Keep a jacket handy. This said, 2 fronts in our future, one on Saturday morning with the second one, late Monday into Tuesday. Saturday, we’ll see dropping temps and a low chance for some rain and maybe some winter [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/13/25 COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. Wind chill temps downwards to 5 below are possible. *At 0315L its 8 degrees with a wind chill of -1 and we’ll most likely get a little colder before sunup. Bundle up the kids if they go to school and cover your skin too. We most likely will remain below freezing this afternoon and winds will get stronger [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2025
0300L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/12/25 Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re better prepared with it than without it. *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FOR MIXED PRECIPITATION. At 0240L we have sleet and light snow falling. Roads are extremely slick and hazardous and as we have stated all week, if you don’t have to be out, stay at home. It’s probably safer that way. We’ll have freezing precip falling through at [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2025
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/11/25 *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY. Impacts are mainly roads, bridges & overpasses becoming slick and hazardous. Slow down if driving. For today, rainfall is possible along with freezing mist this morning. Slight lull this afternoon and then this evening, the winter weather ramps up. As stated in earlier posts, road conditions will deteriorate so plan accordingly. ICE AND SNOW will be the [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2025
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/10/25 *A mix of winter weather will affect the area later today through early Thursday with Wednesday being a snow event as it appears right now. We may miss rain on Monday but Tuesday we could see a mix of freezing rain and drizzle. There are a few variables out there, but we will see winter weather. If you happen to be out and about Tuesday through Thursday, roads [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2025
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/9/25 *Today will be the warmest day we’ll see until Friday due to several storm systems that will affect the area. Enjoy the sunshine as we may not see it again until late this week. See the graphic, attached, for the forecast high and low temps. The key issues all week will be precip type and temps. After seeing how many disregarded road conditions, earlier this week, be prepared [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2025
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/8/25 * DENSE FOG ADVISORY in effect until 9 am this morning. Use caution while driving in low visibility areas. A cold front will push into the area this morning shifting winds from the north. Some wind gusts upwards of 35 mph are possible. Skies should start to clear out during the morning hours. This front will be the first of a few and temps will be dropping. Rain [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2025
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/7/25 *Similar to yesterday, we’ll see some cloud cover and then some clearing but it will remain cool. Highs in the upper 40s and overnight lows tonight will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. Another Cold front pushes in on Saturday bringing in much colder air. Winter weather returns late Monday with chances for all types of winter precipitation through at least Wednesday. I want to [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2025
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/6/25 * DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. VISIBILITY WILL BE ¼ OF A MILE OR LESS. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING AND “SLOW DOWN.” We should see some sunshine depending when the fog burns off sometime this afternoon. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Widespread dense fog this morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of very light drizzle this [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2025
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/5/25 *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS MORNING UNTIL 9AM. A light glaze of ice is will be ONE of the main threats this morning besides speeding drivers due to some freezing rain and drizzle. Use EXTREME CAUTION. Be careful on sidewalks and steps today too. If you want to read the Forecast Discussion from the NWS, here is a link- https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=OUN&product=AFD Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your [...]
