March 2022
THURSDAY MARCH 24, 2022
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/24/22 1- Clear and windy conditions are expected again today. A thermal trough is moving through the area early this morning and could cause some precip. If it does, it will be very light and not last very long. 2-Winds will be northwesterly, for the most, and will lay down later tonight. They will be back up on Friday, out of the north, and become easterly on Saturday around 10-15 [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2022
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/23/22 1- Rain and winds were the issues yesterday and it appears we will continue with the winds again today. Yesterday’s max wind gust was 46 mph. We may see some more rainfall later today, though light, as another disturbance pushes across the area. We expect another front Friday that shouldn’t have any major effect on us. 2- Sunshine will return after today for the rest of the week so [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 22, 2022
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/22/22 1- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT until 7 pm Tuesday evening. Northwest winds 25-35 mph with higher gusts of 45-50 mph are expected. These wind gusts could cause damages to trees, homes, and may affect your driving in crosswinds. There is a HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for the northwestern 2 tiers of counties so if you plan on traveling, use extreme caution. See attached graphics. 2- We have received [...]
MONDAY MARCH 21, 2022
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/21/22 1-RAIN is possible today and tonight as a storm system moves toward the area. Timing looks to be an issue but this afternoon and tonight look to be our better chance for precipitation if we receive any. Severe weather isn’t expected. Rainfall amounts are shown in a graphic that is attached. We’ll see what happens for sure. 2- A cold front is expected to move through the area later [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2022
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/20/22 1- RED FLAG FIRE WARNING in effect from noon until 9 pm. Sustained south winds 20 to 25 mph gusting upwards of 35 mph, humidity as low as 17%, and temps in the upper 70s will put us under critical conditions. NO CONTROLLED BURNING today AND for those that burned on Saturday, please go out and make sure your burn is completely extinguished. 2- Other than the above for [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/19/22 1- A nice recovery from the cooler weather yesterday is expected with lighter winds out of the west. Get outside and enjoy. 2- Fire conditions are still elevated so be careful out there. Overall, a nice weekend then chances for thunderstorms on Monday are possible. We’ll see what happens. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s. West winds [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 18, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/18/22 1- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 NOON. 2- Much needed rain has fallen and is still falling in and around the area at 0300L. I have just over ½ inch of rainfall. I’ll take it. It won’t put too much of a dent in the drought but it’s better than nothing. Email your totals to me if you all get time. Thank you. 3- Enjoy the rain and [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 17, 2022
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/17/22 1- A Pacific front will push through the area today shifting winds and cooling us down a little. It might bring with it, a chance for thunderstorms. It doesn’t look real promising for our area but we’ll see what Mother Nature can throw at us. If we do see thunderstorms, the main threats would be hail and winds. We can only hope for the rain. Strong winds are expected [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2022
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/16/22 1-RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING. Strong winds, low humidity, and temps in the upper 70s to low 80s are expected. 2- Other than the above, a normal day in northern Oklahoma, We had several fires yesterday and was able to get them contained. Today may be a different story depending on where they occur. We ask that there be no controlled burning [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2022
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/15/22 1- Low pressure over the area will give way to a very nice afternoon as it moves off to the east today. Mild temps and lighter winds can be expected. The Fire Danger will increase for Wednesday and Thursday. Other than this, not much happening. 2- The above said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the mid-60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight-Clear. Lows [...]
MONDAY MARCH 14, 2022
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/14/22 1- Not a lot of change from yesterday with the Fire Danger except the RED FLAG WARNING expired at 9pm last night. We don’t expect another one to be issued today. Winds will be strong from the south but will shift around from the north later as a cold front pushes in. Humidity will increase some helping to lessen the fire danger, but it will remain elevated. We don’t [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2022
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/13/22 RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING. 1- NO controlled burning today as fire weather conditions will exist. Use extreme caution if you utilize anything related to fire for your job. Fires will get out of control very quickly. Low humidity, dew point temps, along with strong winds will not be our friends today so call 911 in the event you see smoke or [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2022
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/12/22 1- The snow is over for awhile so now we warm up once again. The Fire Danger is still around so that is what we’ll deal with for this week. We are in a FIRE WEATHER WATCH from noon Sunday through 9pm. It may be upgraded so if you all see smoke or fire, call 911. 2- We can expect warmer weather through this coming week so get out [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2022
FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/11/22 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. 1-We are expecting 1 to 2 inches of snow today with maybe some sleet mixed in. Per guidance, models just aren’t in good agreement but snow, wind chill, and wind will be our main events today. 2- Overall, if you plan on traveling, road conditions around the region can be found on our gcem.org website on the front page. Just remember [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2022
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/10/22 A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MAY BE ISSUED FOR LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. 1- A winter storm system will affect the area later today and overnight. We might see some rain this afternoon and then it will transition over to snow as we fall below 32 degrees. This transition should occur later this afternoon. Keep in mind that all of this can and probably will change some throughout the day [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 9, 2022
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/9/22 1- We have recovered back into the 50s so enjoy today. Tonight, will start our new colder journey into subfreezing temps along with the possibility for rain/freezing rain/sleet late tonight but most likely early Thursday morning and snow late Thursday into Friday. Whatever we do receive, it will be colder so prepare for some more winter weather over the next several days. 2- Winds will start to increase so [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 8, 2022
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/8/22 1- Warmer today and on Wednesday. Guidance on what will happen Wednesday evening through Friday still isn’t totally clear. Snow, rain, sleet? We’ll wait and see as forecast guidance comes together. I will say that arctic air is on the way. We’ll see what happens. 2- Other than the above, when there is sunshine, get out and enjoy it. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Mostly cloudy in [...]
MONDAY MARCH 7, 2022
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/7/22 1- I hope you enjoyed last week with the warm temps because this week is going to be cooler than last week, then very cold with arctic air along with winter weather around mid to late week. Just be prepared for this event. By the way, hope you didn’t pack up your coats. 2- Yesterday’s rainfall amounted to 1/8th of an inch. It wasn’t a lot but hopefully we [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 6, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/6/22 1- PRECIPITATION TODAY?? We’ll see. Per guidance, the models are all over the place so be prepared either way. We could see some light freezing precip this morning that may turn into rain later this morning into the afternoon if this all this comes together. 2-If we don’t receive any precip today, the fire danger will continue, just with cooler temps. We need the moisture but until foliage starts [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2022
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/5/22 1-RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT from 10 am until 8 pm this evening. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts upwards of 45 mph are expected. Humidity as low as 10% is also possible. NO CONTROLLED BURNING TODAY. Anyone that smokes, please don’t throw those butts out of the window of your vehicle. They could start a fire later today. 2- Wildland firefighters should know that [...]
