0405L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-021018

WORDS FOR TODAY- COLD AND WINDY

1-At the time of this typing-0330L, its 19 degrees with north winds at 20 mph gusting to 29. Wind chill is 4 degrees. Temps will go up today into the low to mid 20’s but winds will remain fairly strong so remember the WIND CHILL! Cover up if going outdoors.

2- It appears that if we see any precip, it will be light snow sometime late Saturday night into Sunday morning.  Amounts will be very light.

3-Fire danger is still elevated so please be careful doing anything that might cause a spark. Report any smoke or fire, ASAP, to 911. Also, the BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT.

4-Be sure to download our app GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You will need it in the near future. Also, visit our GCEM.ORG website. It’s loaded with information that will be useful too.

5-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Saturday-Cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night-20% chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, low around 17. North wind 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 21 mph.

STAY WARM AND HAVE A SUPER DAY!!

MIKE