January 2022
THURSDAY JANUARY 13, 2022
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/13/22 1- A really nice day today but a little warmer than yesterday. Winds will be light and variable. Friday looks good with increasing winds and then overnight, the bottom falls out with a chance for some freezing precipitation. Don’t hold your breath but it is in the forecast. 2- Overall, get outside and enjoy before colder temps move back in later on Friday. The Fire Danger is up there [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2022
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/12/22 1- Enjoy today and Thursday. Saturday will be a cold and miserable day with Friday being that transition day as a cold front pushes in later in the afternoon. There is a very slight chance for possibly some rainfall on Friday but we’ll have to wait and see where it actually develops. Snow on Saturday? A low maybe. 2- Being in an extreme drought, it would take a lot [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 11, 2022
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1/11/22 1- Warm and windy and no rain in sight. We will have several fronts come through this week but they should be dry. Wednesday and Thursday look to be very mild with light and variable winds warm temps. Overall, not too bad for this time of year. 2- The Fire Danger is up there so be extremely careful if utilizing anything related to fire. Here is your forecast [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 10, 2022
0327L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/10/22 1- No chance for rain this week as it appears right now. We will have a few fronts come through but they should be dry. EXTREME drought conditions will also continue so be extra careful while utilizing anything related to fire. No other major news to report so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid-50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight-Clear. [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 9, 2022
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/09/22 1-Cold and windy as a cold front pushed through the area overnight. Wind chill will be an issue so if you are outdoors today, wear a coat. Temps will recover starting on Monday so we will average in the 50s and 60s for highs this week. Other than this, no major weather occurrences are expected. Remember we are in an extreme drought right now so be extra careful out [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 8, 2022
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/08/22 1- I have stopped posting on a popular social media venue do to being either hacked again or they are having very large issues. This is happening on all computers that I use so you will only get info from me on our Garfield County EM app under the GCEM BLOG icon and our website at gcem.org until further notice. It may be quite some time before I decide [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 7, 2022
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/07/22 1- We have been placed in an EXTREME DROUGHT. The FIRE DANGER will continue through the winter. Use extreme caution if a controlled burn is necessary. There is no BURN BAN at this time for Garfield County. Please abide by Forestry guidelines before starting any controlled burn. Here is a link for very good info- https://forestry.ok.gov/sites/g/files/gmc801/f/burn_within_the_law_5.26.21_3.pdf 2- We will recover to above freezing temps roughly around noon to 1400 [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 6, 2022
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/06/22 1- WIND CHILL ADVISORY FROM 0300 UNTIL 1000 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. Be sure to cover up this morning and keep in mind that Hypothermia can occur quickly in these temperatures so use extreme caution if you plan on being outdoors. 2- We are in a Severe Drought right now and we need rain. New drought information should come out this morning. I don’t see the drought info getting [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2022
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/05/22 1- WIND CHILL ADVISORY was issued by the NWS yesterday for Thursday morning from 0300 until 1000 local time. Wind chill temps are expected with below zero values during this timeframe. Highs on THURSDAY will be in the low 20s. 2-Other than this roller coaster in temps, there doesn’t appear to be any major chance for precipitation. We’ll see how this mess pans out. 3- Keep your eyes peeled [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 4, 2022
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/04/22 1-Temperature swings and a few cold fronts will affect the area over the next several days. We expect a front late tonight into tomorrow which will lower temps about 10-15 degrees for Wednesday and then a strong front will push in Wednesday night into Thursday bringing a shot of ARCTIC air again knocking temps down into the 20s for highs on Thursday. YEP, keep the coats handy. Temps should [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 3, 2022
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/03/22 1-At 0255 Local time its 15 degrees with a wind chill of 8. We are slowly warming up as highs today should be in the upper 40s to low 50s. We will have another strong cold front late Wednesday into Thursday dropping our high temps back into the 20s. Wind chill temps will be a bit touchy Thursday and then we recover as we go into the weekend. 2- [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 2, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/02/22 1- WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 0900 LOCAL TIME. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. 2- Per forecast guidance, it doesn’t appear we’ll get back above 32 degrees until Monday around noon time. We’ll have another front come through around mid-week. At 0250L, it’s 12 degrees with a wind chill of -5. Just a touch chilly but it is winter. We should warm up into the mid [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 1, 2022
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/01/22 1- HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are in a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until noon today. 2- Light precipitation is possible this morning as this first wave pushes through the area. Colder and drier air will push in as the day progresses dropping temps even further. The wind chill will be the important problem so if you plan on being outside, cover up in layers. On the precip end, we can [...]
December 2021
FRIDAY DECEMBER 31, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/31/21 1-One more day of very mild temperatures and the bottom, literally, falls out for a couple of days. Like I have stated part of this week, the most dangerous part of this storm system will be the wind chill and the roughly 50 degree difference in high temps. Other than that, we might see some light freezing precip by way of freezing rain, sleet, and possibly snow. It won’t [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 30, 2021
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/30/21 1- Mild weather for today and then changes are in the works as a strong cold front moves in our direction. A chance for rain has been added to the forecast for Friday here so we’ll see how that pans out. Severe weather is possible in SE Oklahoma so if you plan on going in that direction, stay alert. 2- Several scenarios could occur as this system moves in. [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29, 2021
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/29/21 ADVISORY-We are sill on track for cold weather and extremely cold wind chill temps on Saturday into early Sunday. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED while outdoors. 1- This morning, mild weather will continue here through Friday. Winds will be light out of the north and northeast until Thursday morning when they become southerly and gusty then a cold front pushes in early Saturday and you know the rest. 2- Highs [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 28, 2021
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/28/21 DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPS THIS WEEKEND ARE FORECAST. 1- I posted a short message on social media yesterday concerning the weather towards and on this weekend. I stated the word BRUTAL. Take this to heart as high temps through Friday will be in the 50s and 60s. SATURDAY WE DROP INTO THE 20S FOR HIGHS, INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS OVERNIGHT WITH WINDCHILL TEMPS EARLY SUNDAY DOWN TO -9 DEGREES BELOW [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 27, 2021
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/27/21 1- A cool front moved through overnight. No rain, just a wind shift. Another one will push through later Tuesday evening bringing colder air and strong northerly winds with it. There will be a small possibility of some rain overnight but it looks so-so right now. The big change in temps looks to be on New Years day when we may have highs in the mid to upper 30s. [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 26, 2021
SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/26/21 1-More of the same with warm temps, windy conditions, and an occasional front pushing in. A cold front Monday night will cool things down some but we’ll rebound fairly quickly. There is a chance for a substantial cold front by the weekend but all models aren’t on board yet. We’ll see what happens as we get closer to the end of this year. 2- There is a Red Flag [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 25, 2021
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/25/21 1-MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD DAY! 2- WEATHER-WISE, it will be cooler as a weak front pushed into the area overnight. Winds will be gusty at times so be careful out there. Fire weather concerns will continue for the foreseeable future. Remember to call 911 if you see smoke and/or fire. Temps will fluctuate this week but stay mostly above normal through the end of [...]
