March 2022
FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2022
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/4/22 1-After several days of warmth and light winds, the warmth will continue but the winds will definitely increase, thus increasing the FIRE DANGER. There may be a lot of dirt in the air due to winds so if you have allergy issues, keep this in mind. 2- Overall, we will be ok so keep an eye out for smoke and or fire and call 911 so a quick response [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022
0404L THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/3/22 1- Another nice day with increasing winds along with the increasing fire danger. Other than this, not much else going on. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Have a good day!
WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2022
0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/2/22 1-Another really nice day and evening are expected so get outside and enjoy while you can. Starting on Thursday, temps will remain about the same and winds will increase. 2- The Fire Danger will also increase starting Thursday so keep an eye out for smoke and fire and call 911 so a quick response can be sent. Overall, Wednesday will be our last light mild day for awhile so [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2022
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/1/22 1- More of the same as yesterday with warm temps and light winds. The short term discussion was short so here it is: THE VERY WARM LATE WINTER TREND CONTINUES TODAY WITH GENERAL UPPER-LEVEL RIDGING TO THE WEST OF OKLAHOMA. AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES TODAY WILL RANGE 10 TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE EVEN WITH THE CIRRUS STREAM ACROSS THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE STATE. AT THE SURFACE, THE BROAD AIR [...]
February 2022
MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2022
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/28/22 1- High pressure will be on the table for this week giving us mostly sunny skies and warmer temps. Our next chance for any rain looks to be next weekend. We will have a few troughs that work through the area but overall, we’ll have nice weather all week. 2- The above said, the Fire Danger is elevated so be careful doing anything related to fire. Here is your [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2022
0305L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/27/22 1- Warmer temps, light winds, and abundant sunshine are on the plate for the day. Weather-wise, that’s really all that’s going on. The only thing that might ruin it is low humidity & dew point temps. This means we are dry and the Fire Danger will be up a little. Use extreme caution if using anything related to fire. 2-Our next chance for any precip looks like it will [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2022
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/26/22 1- It will be cool today before the warmup really gets going on Sunday. Mid to upper 30s is ok for now. Its better than 19 degrees. We’ll be in the 50s tomorrow. This week looks to be a warm one as the next chance for rain looks to be on Friday. We’ll see what happens. 2-Remember, we are still in an “Extreme Drought” so use caution outside when [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2022
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/25/22 1-It’s the end of the week and we begin our very slow warmup. By this time next week, we’ll be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Overnight low temps will gradually climb back into the 30s by Monday morning per guidance. Maybe Mother Nature will calm down for a while. 2- Overall, we did ok but as always being prepared is extremely important. Use the experience you gained [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2022
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/24/22 1-There are no advisories for Garfield County at this time. To our south, there is a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY and a WINTER STORM WARNING in effect. The second wave of winter weather will be moving through the state this morning and be out of here by later this afternoon. We won’t be affected too much from this. We might see some snow, sleet, and possibly some freezing rain but [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2022
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/23/22 1-WIND CHILL ADVISORY from 0100 this morning until 1000 local time. As of now-0300, it’s 13 degrees with NE winds at 25 mph giving us a wind chill around -6 degrees. Ready for Spring? 2- Everyone knows it’s cold so take the proper precautions and make sure you limit outdoor exposure. FROSTBITE is dangerous to everyone so cover up your skin. Per the graphics, we are on the northern [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2022
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/22/22 1- WIND CHILL ADVISORY in effect on Wednesday from 1am thru 10 am. 2- The cold is filtering in and the wind is blowing. Over the next several days expect the winds to average 20-25 mph and wind gusts should be around the 35 mph. There may be higher gusts so just keep that in mind. 3- There is a low chance for some snow and sleet here starting [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2022
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/21/22 1-We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for later today even though it’s the far northern periphery. “If we see storms here”, it would most likely be just ahead or along the cold front that will push through the area later tonight. That threat for us appears to be low. 2- WINDS will be strong and average 21 mph with some gusts upwards of 35 mph. We are [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2022
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/20/22 1- Really nice day today and Monday with highs in the 60s and 70s. The only issue will be the winds as they crank up due to a strong ARCTIC front that will invade the area early on Tuesday. For today, get out and enjoy the sun and stay out of the wind. 2- The FIRE DANGER is CRITICAL so be extremely careful when utilizing anything related to fire. [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2022
SATURDAY’S OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/19/22 1- You have until Monday evening to enjoy warmer temps then the bottom appears that it will fall completely out for another 2 to 3 days. Can’t come out and say how much winter precip we’ll have this week but the cold will be ARCTIC AIR and the WIND CHILL temps will be DANGEROUSLY LOW. We all know what that means so take some time between now and then [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2022
0312L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/18/22 NOTE: There is a chance we “may” see some below normal temps next week along with possibly more snow by mid to late week. We’ll see how that mess comes together. 1- The snow yesterday gave us a taste of what whiteout conditions are all about. Most of that didn’t last too long but imagine living in Alaska and dealing with these type conditions most of the winter. We [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2022
THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/17/22 1- WINTER STORM WARNING in effect until 6pm tonight. Light ice accumulation this morning with snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and possibly more by later today. Wind gusts upwards of 45 mph are possible. 2- At 0310 local time, we are receiving light freezing rain and strong northerly winds. We have reached 32 degrees so as the atmosphere cools, we will start to see a changeover to [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2022
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/16/22 I have a weather briefing at 11 am this morning. I will put out an update either written or do a live broadcast on the E.M page on facebook BEFORE 1330L. The shortcut to the EM page on facebook is @EGCEM 1- WINTER STORM WATCH in effect for us from tonight thru Thursday afternoon. MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later this evening. SLIGHT RISK to our south. There is [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2022
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/15/22 1-RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING. Strong southerly winds 20-30 mph gusting upwards of 40 mph are expected. Humidity will be in the mid-20s with high temps in the 70s. WE ASK THAT THERE BE “NO CONTROLLED BURNING” TODAY IS REQUESTED AS ANY FIRE THAT STARTS will be difficult to contain. A WIND ADVISORY IS ALSO IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 6PM for [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2022
0305L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/14/22 1- TODAY will be the nicest day of the week until Friday. Tuesday = wind & fire weather, Wednesday = possible rain/snow mix late, Thursday = light rain/snow early but cold all day and windy. This mess might change but right now, this is the way it could occur. See the fire weather and next 7 days graphics attached. 2- There is a weak front that MIGHT make it [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2022
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/13/22 1- Sunny with a weak front that should push into the area early this morning shifting southerly winds back to the north. We actually will be warmer today but winds around 10 mph may make it seem a little cooler. Winds will transition back to the southeast later this evening and another weak front pushes in Monday morning. 2- Winter is trying to tell us that she isn’t done [...]
