February 2022
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2022
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/12/22 1- A trough has moved through the area bringing with it, much colder air. We’ll see highs in the low to mid-40s today with strong north winds once again. We’ll clear off this evening and winds will become southerly as we wait for the next front Sunday evening. Wind chill temps this morning will be low so be sure to take precautions while outdoors. 2- The Fire Danger still [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2022
0333L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/11/22 1- FIRE DANGER statement has been issued. SEE LINK- https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=OUN&product=FWF 2- A cold front will push through the area this morning shifting winds to the north and they will be gusty. The fire danger will increase along with winds gusting into the 25-30 mph range so we ask that no controlled burning occur today. No precip is expected so stay out of the wind and you be mostly safe [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2022
0325L- TODAY'S OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/10/22 1- Another nice day today though cooler is on the table. We’ll have north winds for awhile and they will become westerly this afternoon. No major changes today. 2- Another stronger front will plow through the area on Friday bringing strong north winds and colder temps back into the area for Saturday. Winds will be northerly 15-25 mph. 3- We are in an EXTREME DROUGHT situation right now [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2022
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/9/22 1- Sunny and warm with highs in the 60s along with some wind is what were looking at for the day, here in the area. Get outside and enjoy the sun and stay out of the wind. We will have a strong front push in on Friday but it will be a dry one bringing with it strong north winds. The FIRE DANGER will increase so as we have [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2022
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/8/22 1- Another sunny and warm day today except there will be a weak front push through this afternoon. There shouldn’t be any major temperature difference as the airmass behind the front is NOT arctic in nature. We will notice colder temps overnight tonight. 2- Another front will push in on Thursday with no major differences and then early Saturday a stronger front pushes in dropping high temps into the [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2022
0305L-TODAY’S OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/7/22 1- We will continue the warming trend today and this week. The only exceptions will be a couple of fronts that will cool us down a little. NO precipitation is expected with either front right now. The only noticeable difference in the sky will be high clouds per guidance. 2- The front this weekend is expected to be dry right now but we might see temps drop into the [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2022
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/6/22 1- Today, we’ll be sunny once again with westerly winds as we have a front that will push through the area. No big temperature change or precipitation is expected. The winds will become northerly after the front passes through. 2- Overall. A nice day on tap so get outside and continue the cleanup around the home so you’re ready for the next one. By the way, no major systems [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2022
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/5/22 1-WARMER with highs around 40. We’ll also have clear skies so if you are out of the wind and can face the sun, you will feel the warmth. Melting will continue over the next several days. For those that have tall drifts, it could take upwards of a week for them to completely melt away. 2- Overall, we all fared well and if you had issues with snow on [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2022
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 2/4/22 WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON TODAY. Wind chill temps as low as 5 to 15 below zero are possible. 1- The winter storm is winding down and we will see the sun and everything in it’s brightness today. Be sure to wear your sunglasses as it may be difficult to see without them. I will have snow totals by 9 am. Let me know as [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2022
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/3/22 1-WINTER STORM WARNING still in effect until 6pm tonight and we have a WIND CHILL ADVISORY in effect until Friday at noon. We could see “additional” snow accumulations of 1-3 inches by tonight. Another wave of snow is moving into the SW part of the state at this typing so we’ll see how this tracks and go from there. Right now, as I type at 0300, its 12 degrees [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2022
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/2/22 WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOW UNTIL THURSDAY AT 6PM WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TONIGHT AT 6PM UNTIL FRIDAY AT 12 NOON 1- TEMPS will continue to fall as we move through the next few days. There is ICE on the ground so EXTREME CAUTION is advised. If you have to get out, drive slowly. WIND CHILL will not be our friend for several days so [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2022
0321L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/1/22 First of all, NO NEED TO PANIC!! We won’t see 10 feet of snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain. All totals except the snow should be in the tenth of an inch area, give or take and snow depths will be in inches. Believe me, WE WILL SURVIVE! 1- WINTER STORM WATCH IS STILL IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Precipitation will be heavy and mixed in [...]
January 2022
MONDAY JANUARY 31, 2022
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/31/22 1- Remember when I said to enjoy the next few days? Remember to enjoy today since temps might get close to 70. After today, Tuesdays high will drop into the upper 40s to low 40s, Wednesday will be in the upper 20s and Thursday we’ll be in the upper teens. These are HIGH temps. Wednesday morning low-upper 20s, Thursday morning low-7, and Friday morning low around 3. 2-The above [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 30, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/30/22 1-Today and Monday are going to be super nice days. Tuesday afternoon through Thursday will definitely not be what most of us want-extremely colder, wet, and miserable. There might even be some rain on Tuesday, freezing rain, and snow by Wednesday. Amounts can’t be set as we still don’t have an actual storm track laid in stone yet and probably won’t until Monday evening. 2- There is NO NEED [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 29, 2022
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/29/22 1-GOOD MORNING, Today through Monday looks really nice so for those that have been sick or trapped in the house, get outside for a little bit and soak in some sunlight. It’s actually good for you. Temps will average in the 60s for highs today through Monday and then colder temps will start to affect the area on Tuesday, mainly in the latter part of the day into Wednesday [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 28, 2022
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/28/22 1- Warmer temps around 50 with light north winds. Later this afternoon we could see some wind gusts upwards of 20 mph thus increasing our wildfire potential but overall, a nice day to look forward too. 2-As a matter of fact, we look to have nice warm weather until roughly late Tuesday into Wednesday when we’ll see another strong cold front that could actually bring some rain and possibly [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 27, 2022
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/27/22 1- There is a slight chance we might see some freezing fog before noon. We are not in an advisory but it could happen. We received 1.5 inches of snow yesterday. It won’t help much on the drought but it was cool watching it fall yesterday. 2- No more snow in the forecast for awhile as we will move into a warming trend through the middle of next week. [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26, 2022
WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/26/22 1- Want to see snow? We just might as the way wears on. There are 2 scenarios for banding today. Neither look to affect us here in Garfield County very much BUT, all it takes is a slight change in storm track to have that larger chance for heavier snow. We’ll just have to wait and see how this mess works out. 2- Fire danger is up there so [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 25, 2022
0355L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/25/22 1- CHILLY AND WINDY under mostly cloudy skies as cold air continues to move into the area. This process will be ongoing even through Wednesday. Snow Chances for the area are low due to low moisture content. If we happen to see any snow, it probably won’t happen here until later this evening into tomorrow when the main storm system arrives and snowfall for us would basically be a [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 24, 2022
0410L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/24/22 1- ENJOY one more day with fairly nice daytime temps and then a cold front will come zooming through the area lowering those highs from the 50-60s back down into the low to mid 30s. There is a very slight chance for light snow on Tuesday but again, don’t get your hopes up. We are extremely dry. 2- We have suffered through some fairly cold conditions this winter but [...]
