February 2022
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 [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 23, 2022
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/23/22 1-Very pleasant weather will take center stage until the late Monday/Tuesday timeframe when another cold front pushes in dropping temps back into the mid-30s for highs. Low temps this week will average into the upper teens into the mid to upper 20s. It’s still winter so we’ll deal with it. 2- We continue to suffer with extreme drought conditions too. Keep an eye out for smoke and fire and [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 22, 2222
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/22/22 1- More of the same with cold nights and cool to warm days. We’ll have another front pushing in lowering our daytime highs back into the 40s around the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe. Until then, the fire danger is still elevated so use extreme caution if working around anything related to fire. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 21, 2022
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/21/22 1-CONTINUED COLD AND VIRTUALLY NO CHANCE FOR ANY PRECIPITATION. The fire danger is elevated so continue to use extreme caution out there. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Friday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind around 7 [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19, 2022
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/19/22 1- Windy and colder and not much of a chance for any precip. The Fire Danger is elevated so use extreme caution and report any smoke or fire to 911. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday-Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. North northeast wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Wednesday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 2022
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/18/22 1-WARM days coming to an end. Enjoy today as later tonight the first of several fronts will begin to bring down the temps. We probably won’t see above freezing temps until Friday. Keep the coats handy! 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 10 mph. Tonight-Clear. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds becoming north 10 to 15 [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 17, 2022
0335L-Monday Outlook from Garfield County Emergency Management-1/17/22 Enjoy the next few days as come Wednesday into Thursday, the bottom falls out once again. It is winter so we’ll just deal with it and move forward as we always do. No new news right now so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 16, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/16/22 1- Mild days and cold nights through this week. We do have another chance for snow, though a low chance around mid-week. This chance comes with several fronts that will affect the area. Other that this, not too much going on. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Sunday Night-Mostly [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 15, 2022
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/15/22 1- CLOUDY, WINDY, AND COLDER, just about sums it up. There is a slight chance for some lite snow later this morning into the afternoon but no appreciable accumulation is expected. Other than this, stay in and stay warm. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow late in the morning and early in the afternoon. Windy. Much colder. Highs in the lower 30s. [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 14, 2022
0316L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/14/22 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM CST SATURDAY... 1-Warm and windy as we wait for a cold front to enter the region this afternoon. Tonight, as we cool down, there is a chance for some precipitation. It may be rain to start and then change over to snow during the early morning hours. Don’t hold your breath on this but right now, any [...]
