0415L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/20/18

1-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON. Freezing precip can be expected early today. Roads and walkways most likely will be affected. Take your time this morning.

2-Showers and thunderstorms may affect us as the morning progresses but keep in mind we are at and below freezing in most areas of the county, thus the winter weather advisory. Another front will push in today re-enforcing the cold air and pushing the first front out of the area so keep a coat handy and if you get out, drive carefully.

3-There is a lot going on today so here is the FORECAST DISCUSSION from the NWS/NORMAN if you have a minute to read it. This is 1 of 6 I read every morning;  http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=OUN&issuedby=OUN&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

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

Tuesday-30 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

5- The BURN BAN is still in effect. No burning please.

HAVE A GOOD DAY, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING, DOWNLOAD OUR “GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP.

MIKE