January 2025
SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2025
0305L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/26/25 * The sky should clear and we will see some sunshine as we go through the day. Nothing really dramatic but we’ll have a few chances this week for some rain, especially around mid-week into the weekend. We’ll have to wait and see how that works out. Until then, enjoy the day and our next front will arrive sometime on Tuesday. Here’s your forecast for today, from the [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 2025
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/25/25 * A cold front is making its way to us once again so expect a wind shift from the south to winds from the north. We will cool down a little but there isn’t any precip expected with this passage. We are expecting some rain later this week and possibly some snow overnight when temps drop to or below freezing. We’ll see how that works out later this [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2025
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/24/25 *Sunny but windy as we slowly warm up. On Saturday, ANOTHER front will push in dropping temps about 5 to 10 degrees. Rainfall chances over the weekend look weak for us but we could possible see better chances about mid-week. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 2025
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/23/25 *Cooler air will filter in from the northwest and drop temps a little as apposed to yesterdays temps. North winds will be a little gusty but it should be mostly sunny today. Overnight, we’ll drop into the teens so be aware. Overall, we’ll be ok so here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2025
0240L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/22/25 *Warm temps into the low 40s are possible later this afternoon. The only caveat to this is we have another cold front that will push in late morning but the colder air will lag behind it. North winds will be a bit gusty. It won’t be bitter cold but it will keep overnight lows in the 20s. Thursday’s high will be in the 30s. Don’t worry folks, we’ll [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 2025
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/21/25 *COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 0900L THIS MORNING. WIND CHILL TEMPS COULD DROP TO -10 BELOW EARLY THIS MORNING. At 0230L it’s 2 degrees with calm winds. We’ll see what happens as we move towards sunrise. It normally gets cooler. *An EXTREME COLD WARNING is in effect for the northern tier counties of NW and North Central Oklahoma until 0900L. Wind chill temps could drop to -22 [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2025
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/20/25 *We have a chance for snow today and another cold front is expected to push through later today. This front will bring much colder air with it. Use extreme caution while outdoors. We are just east of a winter weather advisory area in which 1-2 inches of snow may be possible. For our area, we may see about an inch or so. This could change so we’ll see [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 19, 2025
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/19/25 *At 0245L, its 15 degrees with a wind chill of 0. Highs will only reach into the 20s again today so use caution if you’re going to be outdoors. Look at the bright side, we’ll be back into the 40s by mid-week, as it appears right now. There is also a chance for light snow on Monday so we’ll see how that works out. Stay warm! Overall, we’ll [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 18, 2025
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/18/25 *Much colder today than yesterday. Colder air will filter in as the day moves forward along with a chance for snow. Not expecting a lot of snow but if there is any accumulation, it should be light. As we have stated all week, the wind chill will be brutal over the next several days as temps plummet. The graphic attached will show highs and lows expected but keep [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2025
0245L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/17/25 The graphic attached says it all. *COLD AND WIND WILL BE THE MAIN ISSUES OVER THE WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK. Today, will be warm but windy as the front moves in later this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow ‘s high in the 30s with low windchill temps. Absorb the warmth today and cover up for the next 5 days. Everyone [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 2025
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/16/25 *Today will be a nice day, temperature-wise, but just a little breezy starting this afternoon as a cold front approaches the area. That front will push in on Friday so enjoy the warmer temps before the arctic intrusion. After the cold front pushes in, arctic air will filter in thus lowering the high temps, starting late Saturday for the next 3 to 4 days, below freezing. Wind chill [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 15, 2025
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/15/25 *We had a cold front push in late yesterday and it dropped temperatures, pretty quick. This is nothing compared to what starts on Saturday afternoon. Arctic air is on its way, so enjoy highs today through Friday in mostly the 50s. High temps over the weekend into early next week will average in the low to mid 20s with fairly strong winds. The wind chill could get below [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 14, 2025
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/14/25 *Sunny skies are expected today along with a weak cold front. We’ll see a wind shift and temperatures drop a little. Nothing drastic with this one. Wednesday thru most of the day on Friday looks pretty good. Late on Friday and strong cold front will push in bringing strong north winds and by Sunday, all temps will be below freezing. There is a very slight chance for light [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 13, 2025
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/13/25 *It’s wintertime! This week we’ll see 2 fronts push through with 1 basically giving us a windshift late Tuesday and the other on Friday bringing Continental Arctic air, (cA), over the weekend. As with all winter fronts, origin is important as different airmasses bring a different type of air. Arctic means very cold. Next weekend, our high temps look like we’ll be below freezing. As it appears at [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 12, 2025
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/12/25 *Temps were up yesterday with highs around 40. The breeze made it feel cooler but overall a nice sunny day. We can expect roughly the same conditions but winds may be a little stronger. As the snow melts, we’ll warm up a little too. For the most part, we’ll be ok. I was ask yesterday if we’ll see any more snow or ice. I stated that we are [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 11, 2025
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/11/25 *As most of you are aware, it snowed. We received 3.5 inches of snowfall which will help a little with the drought situation. The main issues this morning will be the roads. Most of the main roads are clear. Some side streets may be slick in spots and most of those areas should clear today. There may be some freezing fog and black ice in and around the [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 10, 2025
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/10/25 *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS MORNING UNTIL 9 AM * It continued to snow overnight and it lightened up quite a bit. After doing some measuring around 3 am, we’ve received 3.5 inches of snow. Anyone that has more than this around the county, please let me know. It will continue to snow early this morning then dryer air will start filtering in. Overall, it was pretty [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 9, 2025
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/9/25 TODAY will be interesting! *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 8 AM ON FRIDAY MORNING. *At 0245 this morning, it’s 26 degrees and we are looking at temps climbing into the mid 30’s. There is a chance we may see some flurries this morning and then possibly some light rain during the day. There is a chance that we MIGHT see what is [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2025
0300L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/8/25 *Sunny skies for today while we get ready for the next wave of winter weather. Will it snow again? MAYBE. Models are still all over the place but per guidance from Norman and Wichita as of 0245 this morning tells me that we’ll probably have a 30% chance for maybe an inch or less of snow. This said, Everything is up in the air as the actual storm [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 7, 2025
0250L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 1/7/25 *Another bitter cold morning but there is hope! We’ll make it up into the upper 20’s with lighter winds today. We should have high temps in mostly the 30’s for the rest of the week. There is another storm system that MIGHT affect the southern part of the state putting us on the northern periphery for light snow. Many variables there and the models are still all over [...]