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Area Discussion for - Pueblo, CO
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 318 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
KEY MESSAGES
- Periodic showery development, mainly across the higher terrain, and general warming trend expected this work week.
- Returning precipitation chances and cooler weather expected late this weekend.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
Currently... A very quiet day over the region as very few clouds were noted on sat pix imgy (the snow, however, over the higher terrain, looks quite pretty in the cloud phase distinction imgy).
The clouds that were noted were over the San Juans and over the La Veta pass region. Temperatures over the region at 2 pm were generally in the 50s over the plains and 40s over the larger valleys. Mtns were generally in the 10s and 20s.
Tonight and Tomorrow...
Not too much to write about in the weather department for the next couple of days. Region is in a col point with large scale weather systems and flow over the region throughout the column is quite light. Tonight we will see clear skies and cool temperatures, and expect mins by tomorrow to be in the U20 to L30 across the plains, with temps around 20F in the SLV and tens and 20s in 30s. For tomorrow, mostly clear skies will continue over the plains with some more clouds expected over the mtns, and we may even see a shower or two over the CONTDVD region. Temps will be warming tomorrow, with readings running about 5 to 10F warmer than todays max temps. Winds will continue to be light and diurnally driven.
LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
By Tuesday night, the upper low to the southwest will begin its slow track east across the region. With a fair amount of dry air in place and lacking real forcing/focus at this time, don't anticipate any increase in weather during that time with any remaining showers from earlier in the day expected to quickly diminish Tuesday evening. This low will then continue to shift through northern New Mexico on Wednesday, with the overall setup not really supporting any real big increases in precip development. Additionally, the dry air in place will be a big limiting factor on this day, keeping most locations on the dry side. Will see another day of afternoon showery development across the higher terrain though, with precip/snow expected to remain light. Additionally, the far southeast plains could be another area where a few showers and even a thunderstorm or two could occur. Surface dewpoints try and inch up on Wednesday, but once again, the deeper moisture will be lacking on this day.
So, at this time, have opted to maintain the slight to low chance pop wording across the far southeast plains Wednesday afternoon into early evening.
The near normal to slightly above normal temps on Wednesday will see additional rises on Thursday, as the upper low finally shifts to the east of the area and we see a return to deeper westerly flow. Expect this general west to northwest flow for the remainder of the week into the weekend. Some slight cooling is likely during this time along with additional precip chances, mainly for the higher terrain though. Next period of interest to keep an eye on will be late this weekend into early next week, when the pattern is expected to become more amplified across the region. Despite lower confidence with any exact details given the time range, precip chances do look to increase across much of the area during this time, along with the return of cooler weather.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Winds will be light and diurnally driven.
PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Pueblo CO 318 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
KEY MESSAGES
- Periodic showery development, mainly across the higher terrain, and general warming trend expected this work week.
- Returning precipitation chances and cooler weather expected late this weekend.
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
Currently... A very quiet day over the region as very few clouds were noted on sat pix imgy (the snow, however, over the higher terrain, looks quite pretty in the cloud phase distinction imgy).
The clouds that were noted were over the San Juans and over the La Veta pass region. Temperatures over the region at 2 pm were generally in the 50s over the plains and 40s over the larger valleys. Mtns were generally in the 10s and 20s.
Tonight and Tomorrow...
Not too much to write about in the weather department for the next couple of days. Region is in a col point with large scale weather systems and flow over the region throughout the column is quite light. Tonight we will see clear skies and cool temperatures, and expect mins by tomorrow to be in the U20 to L30 across the plains, with temps around 20F in the SLV and tens and 20s in 30s. For tomorrow, mostly clear skies will continue over the plains with some more clouds expected over the mtns, and we may even see a shower or two over the CONTDVD region. Temps will be warming tomorrow, with readings running about 5 to 10F warmer than todays max temps. Winds will continue to be light and diurnally driven.
LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
By Tuesday night, the upper low to the southwest will begin its slow track east across the region. With a fair amount of dry air in place and lacking real forcing/focus at this time, don't anticipate any increase in weather during that time with any remaining showers from earlier in the day expected to quickly diminish Tuesday evening. This low will then continue to shift through northern New Mexico on Wednesday, with the overall setup not really supporting any real big increases in precip development. Additionally, the dry air in place will be a big limiting factor on this day, keeping most locations on the dry side. Will see another day of afternoon showery development across the higher terrain though, with precip/snow expected to remain light. Additionally, the far southeast plains could be another area where a few showers and even a thunderstorm or two could occur. Surface dewpoints try and inch up on Wednesday, but once again, the deeper moisture will be lacking on this day.
So, at this time, have opted to maintain the slight to low chance pop wording across the far southeast plains Wednesday afternoon into early evening.
The near normal to slightly above normal temps on Wednesday will see additional rises on Thursday, as the upper low finally shifts to the east of the area and we see a return to deeper westerly flow. Expect this general west to northwest flow for the remainder of the week into the weekend. Some slight cooling is likely during this time along with additional precip chances, mainly for the higher terrain though. Next period of interest to keep an eye on will be late this weekend into early next week, when the pattern is expected to become more amplified across the region. Despite lower confidence with any exact details given the time range, precip chances do look to increase across much of the area during this time, along with the return of cooler weather.
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
Issued at 312 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Winds will be light and diurnally driven.
PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KAFF USAF ACADEMY AFLD,CO | 10 sm | 13 min | WSW 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 45°F | 25°F | 45% | 30.16 | |
KCOS CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI,CO | 12 sm | 14 min | S 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 48°F | 27°F | 43% | 30.18 | |
KFCS BUTTS AAF (FORT CARSON),CO | 15 sm | 13 min | S 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 50°F | 27°F | 40% | 30.14 | |
KFLY MEADOW LAKE,CO | 20 sm | 13 min | SSW 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 46°F | 21°F | 37% | 30.21 |
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