March 2021
TUESDAY MARCH 9, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/9/21 1-WIND ADVISORY in effect from noon today until midnight tonight. Winds 20-30 gusting to 40 mph will be the main issue. Humidity and Dew Point temps will be in the 50s along with air temps in the low 70s. 2- Fire danger will be prevalent around the region so if you see smoke/fire, call 911 so a quick response can be sent. We have had several fires around the [...]
MONDAY MARCH 8, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/8/21 1- Mostly sunny, very windy, with an Elevated Fire Danger. Keep an eye out for smoke or fire and call 911 immediately so a quick response can be sent. Fire departments across the county will be advised to the fire potential this week. 2- The chance for rain comes back late Wednesday through the weekend so until then, enjoy the sunshine. Overall, this week we’ll be ok. 3- Here [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 7, 2021
0430L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/7/21 1- SHORT AND SWEET TODAY: windy and warm so get outside and get some sun. Winds will be a factor today and through at least half the week. Keep your eyes peeled for smoke and fire. Call 911 if you see any anywhere out there. 2- I was informed there “may” be a controlled burn at VAFB this morning. If that occurs, it will be a bit smokey so [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2021
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/6/21 1- There is a slight chance we may see some fog around the area early so if it occurs, slow down especially in low lying areas. Visibility may fall down to less than a mile. The fog should dissipate by 10 am or so, again, if it happens. 2- MARCH, the transition month. This is the month where we can see additional winter weather along with spring-like severe weather [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 5, 2021
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/5/21 1- As of 0315L we have accumulated ½ inch of rainfall. Not complaining, we needed it. The moisture will give way to drier air as the front pushes through and we may see some sunshine this afternoon. Rain may persist for a while this morning so just be patient and enjoy the rain. At least it isn’t -5 degrees with blowing snow. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 4, 2021
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/4/21 1- We are in a GENERAL Thunderstorm Risk area but close to MARGINAL Risk Area for severe weather later today and tonight. If storms do go severe, 1 inch hail would be the main risk along with gusty winds. The higher risk, as stated, is out in NW Oklahoma so we’ll wait and see what happens and adjust accordingly. Don’t get hyper and out of control if you happen [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 3, 2021
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/3/21 1- FIRE WEATHER- With temps and winds increasing, humidity and dew point temps falling, the fire danger is rising. If anyone does a controlled burn, call it in to dispatch. The numbers for each fire department in GARFIELD COUNTY can be found on the BACK PAGE of our Preparedness Guide. Here is that link- https://gcem.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FamilyPreparednessGuide2019.pdf You can also get them from our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under EMERGENCY CONTACTS. [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 2, 2021
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/2/21 1- Another nice day is expected so get outside when you can and enjoy the day. Today’s issue will be the wind. We may see wind gusts upwards of 20 mph but overall, a nice day. The FIRE DANGER is rising a little and during the afternoon when humidity and dew point temps are low and the winds are highest, use extreme caution if you plan on burning anything. [...]
MONDAY MARCH 1, 2021
0305L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/1/21 1- SHORT AND SWEET- Cool day with variable winds is expected so get outside where possible and enjoy the day. There are rain chances but it appears those will take a more southerly track. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. The preparedness info is priceless and it just might save your life. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly [...]
February 2021
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2021
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/28/21 1-A cold front has pushed through the area and winds will be a factor with some gusts to 30+ mph as the day progresses. The foggy conditions are gone since drier air has moved in so we should at least have a mostly sunny day. Windy conditions will dry out surface foliage so if you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. 2- Another system will push through on [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/27/21 1-DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. Slow down as we are near freezing and roads may be slick in a few spots, especially elevated surfaces. 2- Get our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Storm season is approaching and you need this tool to be as prepared as possible. You never know, it just might save your life and possibly your emotional state of mind. 3- A [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2021
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/26/21 1-Nice day, for the most part, so get outside and enjoy it. Winds will be light and then pick up later today. Showers with a few embedded thunderstorms are forecast in the southeast half of the state over the weekend so if you plan on traveling, just keep that in mind. 2- Thunderstorms are unlikely here over the weekend so plan accordingly BUT keep an eye to the sky, [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2021
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/25/21 1- Nice day on tap except for those pesky winds. Wind is needed to dry things out so we’ll just deal with it. Today, with temps in the 50s and NE winds you can find warmth on the west side of most buildings and enjoy the sun this afternoon. There is a possibility for rain late so we may have clouds move in during the day and evening hours. [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2021
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/24/21 1- Windy and cooler after a cold front moved through during the overnight hours. Winds will remain gusty all day. Temps will be somewhere in the 50s with some wind gusts around 30 mph. We have already had some gusts to 46 mph. 2- I haven’t mentioned anything lately about the FIRE DANGER. Even though we received a lot of snow, surface grasses and other plants are still dead [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2021
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/23/21 1- WARMER TODAY WITH A HIGH AROUND 70? Remember what our temps were 1 week ago? WOW!! I’ll take this any day. We’ll have a cold front push in later this evening so expect temps to fall below freezing once again later tonight. Winds will remain gusty from later this morning through the overnight hours. No precip is expected but we’ll have cooler temps. The front will bring PACIFIC [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/22/21 1- WARM weather to begin the week and cooler weather to end the week. We may see some light wintry precipitation during the overnight hours as it appears right now later in the week. We’ll see what happens as we get closer. A few fronts will come through thus lowering our temps but enjoy these warm days to begin the week. 2- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2021
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/21/21 1-Partly cloudy and warmer conditions are in store today. The winds will be up again as a front will push in later this afternoon. Tonight, will be colder with lows back down in the 20s. At least it won’t be below zero!! 2- We had a lot of melting occur yesterday and with the help of the wind, we’ll see quite a bit more today. That said, be careful [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2021
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/20/2021 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. Now that things are settling down, there may not be as many notification coming through. For those that have recently downloaded our app should play with it and learn it. We will probably have a few more winter events then storm season will be upon us. Now is a good time to be thinking about preparing for the spring too. [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2021
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/19/21 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. Preparedness is key to being ready for anything that may affect you. This app is loaded with info you can read, you can put essential info into it for you and always know that NWS & GCEM INFORMATION COMES THROUGH AUTOMATICALLY. YOU are your first line of defense; OUR app is your weapon of knowledge. Download it today! 2- We [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2021
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/18/21 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. It’s the best way for us to push info to you and NWS information comes through automatically. Want to be prepared and stay prepared? There is lots of information within the app too. Download it today! 2- Over the next several days the cold temps will be overcome by warmer temps. This will be a slow process until the snowpack melts [...]
