December 2020
SUNDAY DECEMBER 20, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/20/2020 1- Sunny and warm with gusty winds is what we expect today so get outside and enjoy. We are looking and several fronts that will push through this week. A few will cause very windy conditions starting Tuesday. This will also mean that the FIRE DANGER will increase around mid-week. Outside of the wind, a warm next few days so enjoy. 2- Overall we’ll be ok. Here is your [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 19, 2020
0420L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/19/2020 1- SUNNY weather will be the rule over the weekend with fairly light winds. A front pushed through the area overnight and another will push in late tonight with no after effects except some high clouds and a windshift. OVERALL, A NICE WEEKEND. 2- We’ll see several more fronts push through next week with minimal impacts and it looks like we will have a sunny Christmas Day. The FIRE [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 18, 2020
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/18/2020 1-Winds are back in the forecast and they may come on pretty strong as another front takes aim at us. We could see gusts upwards of 30+mph so keep that in mind today as you do your respective jobs out there. If fire is a part of your job, remember that even though the ground is soaked, the winds will dry the surface foliage and it could ignite so [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, 2020
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/17/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. It’s filled with quite a bit of information for preparedness purposes. If you don’t have it, you will need it. Don’t wait until the day of the event to get this. PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 2- Weather-wise, we’ll be roughly 10 degrees warmer today than yesterday with snow melting. Some areas may struggle with this but as the snow melts, temps will go up. The [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/16/20 1-The storms are over for awhile and we start a slow warmup. Yesterdays snow brought an additional 1.5 inches of snowfall. Amazing, we haven’t real winter weather in 2-4 years and within 3 months, we’ve had severe thunderstorms, an ice storm, and 2 snowstorms. In a La Nina weather pattern, we are “supposed” to be dryer but these things do happen. Not complaining as the snow was pretty cool. [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2020
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/15/20 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6AM UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT. 1- The storm track has shifted a little to the SSW and we’ll see another day similar to Sunday but the heavier snowfall should remain west and southwest of Garfield County. We are still forecast to receive 2-3 inches but if the track shifts one way or the other we may see more or less. The graphics attached will [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/14/20 A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR TUESDAY FROM 6AM UNTIL 6PM 1- We weathered through the first wave and a second wave should arrive sometime Tuesday morning. Officially, 5 inches of snow fell but there may have been a few areas where higher amounts occurred. That said, heavier traveled roads are mostly clear BUT, there may be areas where black ice could become an issue. Slow down [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 13, 2020
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/13/20 1- WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM THIS EVENING. We are in a good position to receive snow today if the storm track stays true to guidance. Right now, as of 0330 we are at 34 degrees and the storm system is still out west. We’ll see what happens through the morning hours. 2- Winds will be from the north at around 20 mph today so that will [...]
SATURDAY: DECEMBER 12,2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/12/20 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM ON SUNDAY. Here we go again. Let’s see if we see any snow this time. That dusting we took a few weeks ago could have been devastating but we overcame it! A little sarcasm there!! 2- With this advisory for tonight into tomorrow, we “might” see 3-4 inches and possibly more in some areas if the storm track [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 11, 2020
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/11/2020 1-Several storm systems will affect the area over the next 5 days. One is working southeast now bringing light rain east and southeast of here. Today will be cloudy and quite a bit cooler. Rain chances are low. Saturday evening through Sunday morning we could see SNOW if the storm track comes through the area. That still hasn’t been set in stone yet so we’ll see where that track [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 2020
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/10/2020 1- One more day with nice temps and light winds and then during the overnight hours tonight, a cold front from the north and a storm system from the west will move through the area causing a chance for rain. Nothing severe is expected but temperatures will drop. High temps will average in the low to mid 40s for the next 5 days and lows will average in the [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2020
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/9/2020 1- Another nice warm day with light winds is expected so if you have the opportunity, get outside, and enjoy it. We are looking at our high temps to be in the 70’s today. A change is coming on Thursday with a cold front from the north and a storm system from the southwest. We’ll have a 50/50 chance for some light rain later Thursday and on Friday. 2- [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2020
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/8/2020 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. Being prepared here in Garfield County is extremely important and means this app is a great way to achieve that end. With all the information this app provides, you would be on the right road to be as prepared as possible. You will need this app over the winter and especially this spring. Remember that PREPAREDNESS = RESILIENCE 2- Today looks like [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 7, 2020
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/7/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. You will need it soon so take the time to download it so you can be better informed. Preparedness=Resilience. 2- Weather-wise, 3 more days of nice weather then a chance for showers late Thursday into Friday. Fire weather-wise, just keep an eye out for smoke or fire. Be sure to call 911 in the event you see any. Overall, we’ll be [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6, 2020
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 12/6/2020 1- Another really nice day on tap so if you can, get out there and enjoy the fresh cool air and winds should be light out of the north-northwest. FIRE DANGER is low but again, there may be folks out doing some burning so stay alert! Call 911 if anything looks out of control. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so and the up and coming week looks pretty [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2020
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/5/2020 1- Nice day with clear skies and low winds. FIRE WEATHER conditions are low but if you see smoke or fire, call 911. There will be several areas where controlled burning will take place. This said, if you live in the area and there is no one around, call 911. Controlled burning means someone is there keeping an eye on things. If no one is there, we look at [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2020
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/4/2020 1-Sunny and warmer today through the weekend. Highs should average in the 50s and lows in the upper 20s. Overall, a nice weekend as we dry out from the rainfall we had. According to our rain gauge at the office, we received ½ of rainfall through the whole event. Our next chance per guidance for precip will be late next week. 2- I will be posting the Countywide forecasts [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/3/2020 1-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect until 6AM today. The biggest issue will be if temps can actually fall to or near freezing for any snow to occur, otherwise we’ll just continue with rain. We’ll see what happens. 2- Overall, this mess will move out during the day, and tonight will be very cold. We will warm up into the 50s and we’ll see plenty of sunshine through at least [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/2/2020 1-WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL NOON THURSDAY. This storm system is moving slower than expected so snow amounts have increased. We could receive upwards of 3-6 inches of snowfall and then again maybe more or less. We’ll wait and see how this mess comes together. 2- Use extreme caution while driving and watch out for elevated surfaces like overpasses and then bridges that may freeze [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2020
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/01/2020 1-NOW is a good time to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. WINTER STORM WATCH is now in effect beginning WEDNESDAY AT NOON until THURSDAY AT NOON. 3 to 5 inches of snow is a possibility and driving conditions may be a bit touchy during this time. Keep in mind that graphics are estimates of areas and these will change as the forecast verifies. I have added a graphic [...]
