January 2024
MONDAY JANUARY 29, 2024
0310L- MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/29/24 *After a nice day yesterday, get ready for another one. This week through most of Friday looks warm so enjoy it while you can. This weekend looks like we could see rain and cooler weather so be prepared for that. There is also a chance for fog here in the area around dawn so be careful if it does form. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2024
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/28/24 *The sun shined bright yesterday afternoon for the first time in a while and it felt good. Everyone needs to be out today and absorb some sunshine. It’s actually good for you. That said, we will climb into the 50’s today and then average around 55-60 for the week with clear skies. Not too bad to look forward to. *There is a slight chance for some fog this [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 2024
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/27/24 *SUNSHINE should return to our area sometime this afternoon as drier air moves in and shoves this system out of the area. Winds will increase for a while this afternoon to 10-15 mph but will lay down overnight. Highs on Sunday will climb into the 50s with sunshine. Actually, we’ll average around 50-60 degrees with clear skies into Thursday. Another chance for rain comes in for late next [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2024
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/26/24 *NO FOG ADVISORY FOR GARFIELD COUNTY AT 0245 LOCAL TIME YET. *Drizzle, Rain, and “MAYBE” Light Snow overnight into Saturday morning are possible as a storm system and front push through the area later today and tonight. The snow thing is only 15% chance. I know everyone is tired of the gloomy weather but after Saturday, we are expecting the clouds to move out and sunshine will set [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024
0235L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/25/24 *DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. *Dreary weather, with foggy, drizzly, and mostly cloudy conditions, will continue. There is an outside chance in seeing the sun under partly cloudy skies this afternoon. We’ll see how that works out, otherwise it might be Sunday before we actually see sunny conditions again. *Since we are very foggy this morning with temps in the mid 30’s, be careful on [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24, 2024
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/24/24 *DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. TEMPS WILL STAY ABOVE FREEZING BUT WHILE DRIVING, USE EXTREME CAUTION ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. *Today will be another foggy & rainy day so staying inside looks to be THE thing to do. We may get to see the sun on Thursday and possibly Saturday. Sunday into next week looks pretty good right now for seeing the sun again too. [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 23, 2024
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/23/24 *DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. ALSO, AT 0240 WE ARE AT 32 DEGREES AND THE GROUND IS WET. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. *Cloudy will be a term we use a lot this week and we’ll remain wet out there. At 0245 its very foggy and visibility is roughly 200-300 feet. We are at 32.5 degrees so bridges [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2024
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/22/24 *The Winter Weather Advisory was canceled for our area at 0215 local time. This doesn’t mean we won’t see any precip, it only means that we shouldn’t see enough precip to warrant any advisories or warnings. We are at 31 degrees, right now so keep an eye out on bridges and overpasses for possible ice. That said, we will probably see some rain today but we’ll be above [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2024
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/21/24 We may be placed in a winter weather advisory today so don’t be surprised if that happens. *There are several “IF’S” involved with this post as actual storm track and temps will determine what will actually happen and how folks will react while driving if we see any freezing drizzle or rain. The main issue will not only be air temps but surface temps too. According to the [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 2024
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/20/24 *It appears we’ll be mostly sunny but winds will keep that chill in the air. The winds won’t be out of control but even at 5-10 mph, it will still be a bit bitter out there so continue to stay covered up while outdoors. *We will continue warming slowly and on Sunday, we begin a transition from very cold to warmer temps. A storm system is coming that [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 19, 2024
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/19/24 **WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11AM THIS MORNING. Wind chill temps to minus 10 degrees are possible.* *The cold air has arrived along with North winds. Wind speeds of 15-20 gusting to 35 or so are expected. Wind chill temps will make it feel like zero or below at times. Continue to stay covered up if having to work outdoors today and over the weekend. The winds [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/18/24 *Fairly warm temps are again forecast for the area as we wait for another cold intrusion. The next front is just to our northwest and should push in sometime this afternoon shifting winds from southerly to northerly. Winds will be gusty for several hours after frontal passage but should lay down after that. No snow or rain with this one. Our high temps will remain below freezing Friday [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 2024
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/17/24 *Warm temps are forecast for the area today and for a while on Thursday before another ARCTIC intrusion occurs. We could see temps in the upper 30s to low 40s. The only issue here will be the winds. They will average 15-20 mph with gusts upwards of 35mph. There goes that warm feeling. *All the above said, you can find OKLAHOMA ROAD CONDITIONS HERE- https://ok.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=023e821ebf7b4acd999ccfd58d92c3da Many folks have [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 2024
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/16/24 ** A WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. *We are forecast to get up to the mid to upper teens to low 20’s this afternoon but we’ll climb up into the low to mid 30’s on Wednesday. Wind chill-wise, we’ll continue to be cold with those temps still in the single digits today into early Wednesday. By noon tomorrow, our wind chill temps SHOULD [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2024
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/15/24 **WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY THEN A WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL NOON TUESDAY. *We’re going to warm up with highs in the low teens but unfortunately with wind. The wind will keep our wind chill temps below zero so continue to bundle up if going outside. There is a chance we’ll see flurries early this morning, possibly [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 14, 2024
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/14/24 **WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON ON TUESDAY. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 0900 THIS MORNING UNTIL 1800L (6PM) THIS EVENING. *Snow is expected today with “possible accumulation” of 1-3 inches which is why the Winter Advisory was issued. *The above stated; It’s cold outside so take the proper precautions to prevent frostbite to yourself, the kids, and the pets. If we do see [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 2024
0255L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/13/24 **WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 0600 TODAY UNTIL NOON ON TUESDAY. Dangerous wind chill temps as low as -15 to -25 degrees are expected. These wind chill temps can cause frostbite on uncovered skin within 30 minutes or less. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED. *Another ARCTIC front will push in early this morning bringing much colder air with it. No snow with this one BUT if we cloud [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2024
0250L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/12/24 WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOW UNTIL 0900L THIS MORNING. WIND CHILL TEMPS TO MINUS 10 ARE POSSIBLE. *A WIND CHILL WATCH will be in effect from Saturday evening through Tuesday morning. Wind chill temps as low at minus 25 are possible as ARCTIC air settles in. DOWNLOAD our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You will need it this Winter and Spring for info from us and the [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2024
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/11/24 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT TONIGHT. DOWNLOAD our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You will need it this Winter and Spring for info from us and the NWS. *Enjoy the day, because later this afternoon into tonight a cold front moves in and thus temps begin their fall over the next 5 days. Not too worried about the snow situation but it will be the wind/cold that we will need [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2024
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/10/24 DOWNLOAD our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You will need it this weekend for info from us and the NWS. I will also put info on the City Connect app too. *Today and Thursday look pretty good and fairly warm. The wind will still put a slight bite in the air but not bad. Take these few days to prepare for cold that we haven’t had in a while. [...]
