February 2022
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 [...]
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 [...]
