March 2022
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 [...]
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 [...]
