December 2020
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 [...]
November 2020
MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/30/2020 1- Today and Tuesday look ok. Cool days and cold nights for the week. We’ll have a few fronts push in and we might have an opportunity for some light snow late Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Per guidance, we could see maybe ½ to 1 inch of snow. It’s a 20% chance so we’ll see how this mess comes together. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/29/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you will need it over this winter so get it now and learn how it works so you can better prepare for what’s to come. 2- A cold front will push into the area this afternoon bringing colder temps and strong north winds. Any precip that we had going on will be pushed out with it. [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2020
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/28/20 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. Preparedness=Resilience 1- Winds will become southerly this morning and the clouds will move back in as we see a return of moisture occurring ahead of the next storm system. It appears the higher impact will be south of us. If we do see rainfall, it would be later this evening and overnight. The storm system will push through tonight from the west as [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/27/2020 1- Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I will keep this short and sweet for the most part. Cool days and cold nights can be expected here. We’ll have several fronts push through between now and Tuesday keeping us on the cool side of guidance. Overall, a nice week coming up. This said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday- Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2020
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/26/2020 1- Thanksgiving is here and it appears that it will be a very nice day. At times, the wind may seem a little cool but if you stay in the sun, block out the breeze, you’ll really enjoy the day. There is a moderate risk for severe eating so take the proper precautions and don’t eat too much turkey, ham, dressing, or pumpkin pie. 2- We will have a [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/25/2020 1- Nice day today with lots of sunshine but with a little wind. Overall a nice day to get out and absorb some natural Vitamin D. It’s actually good for you. Thursday will be similar to today so again, enjoy the outdoors. 2- Tuesday morning I received ½ inch of rainfall and then when the thunderstorms rolled through in the afternoon, another ¼ of an inch. TOTAL=3/4 of an [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2020
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/24/2020 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK AREA for severe weather this afternoon into this evening. Main threats are quarter size hail, winds to 80 mph, and a very low threat for isolated tornadoes. All this is dependent on where this storm system out west actually tracks and where the front is when this mess arrives. SEE GRAPHIC BELOW. 2- This would be one of times where having our [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/23/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it. Just remember-PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 1- Just an FYI to everyone. I no longer have facebook on my phone. They continue to change settings that I can’t reverse. I like to think that I am in control of my phone and now I am. I would be logged out and suddenly all by itself, I was [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/22/2020 1- SUNSHINE will return today and winds should be light so get outside and enjoy it while you can. Clouds move back in late tonight and we’ll have a chance for rain late Monday into Tuesday then a chance for severe weather later Tuesday evening. We’ll see how that mess comes together. 2- I received ½ inch of rainfall yesterday. Let me know your totals. I would prefer you [...]
0345L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/21/2020 1- Preparedness is something you should take seriously. Our “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app can help you in a multitude of ways even with the Covid19 situation. The decision to be prepared is yours and only yours. Remember that when something happens and you’re not prepared. 2- Weather-wise, there is an increasing chance for rain over the weekend and into next week. The chances are not real high but enough [...]
