January 2024
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. [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 9, 2024
0300L- TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/09/24 REMINDER that you can get our posts on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG. *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 0600 THIS MORNING. Key factors here are strong winds with blowing snow and roads with slick spots. Everything is passable right now but SLOW DOWN. Snow will end this morning and winds will decrease this afternoon but until then, we could still see a few [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2023
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/08/24 *Rain chances this morning then partly cloudy this afternoon. A cold front will push in overnight bringing snow chances after midnight. If it does snow, we can expect around an inch. We’ll see how this mess comes together. Very strong winds are expected today from the south upwards of 35 mph then transitioning from the north with some gusts upwards of 50 mph later tonight. Secure loose items [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 7, 2024
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/07/24 *Clear this morning and then becoming partly to mostly cloudy and warmer this afternoon. The winds will pick up as the day progresses. Wind gusts should top out at around 20 mph or so. This would be a good day to seal up any air leaks you have around the house as winds tonight and tomorrow will be increasing. *There are many variables at play with the impending [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 6, 2024
0320-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/06/24 *Clouds should slowly erode today as the large trough we’ve dealt with moves away. It will still feel chilly outside but we should see some sunshine later today and tomorrow during the day at least. Another system will move in on Monday bringing us another chance for some additional rainfall and possibly some snow. *I know that many are saying we will get a lot of snow [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 5, 2024
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/05/24 *Rain and maybe a snowflake or two are in the forecast this morning as a trough works through the area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for counties north, northwest and northeast of us into Kansas. A slight chance for snow “could” occur here until roughly 0700L but minimal effects are expected. Mainly rain here today as it appears. Late Monday into Tuesday may be a different [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 4, 2024
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 01/04/24 *Slight chance for some patchy fog in the area this morning. IF it comes in pretty thick, slow down and don’t overdrive road conditions. We are expecting a storm system in the area tonight and it might bring us some snow but more likely rainfall. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for counties to our west/northwest so if traveling that way, use caution late tonight and Friday. [...]
