We had a great time marching in the 4th of July parade this morning! Left-Right: Mark Langford, Connie Hays, Heather Podrasky, Arleen and Shawn Prochazka. Thanks to the Springs Resort for donating the lightning bolts we were handing out to random people today! Photo by Stephen Podrasky.
Monday – 4 Jul 2022 – 1pm update.
The past…
At Stevens Field the high yesterday was 71. The low this morning was 48. Rain was recorded throughout the county and generally ranged from around a tenth to over a half inch.


Forecast discussion…
We take all credit for the perfect weather this morning! It was fun (and good exercise!) walking the parade route and seeing so many of you who came out for the parade. Thanks to the Springs Resort for donating the lightning bolts we were handing out to random people today! As you attend afternoon events, please keep an eye out for rapidly developing thunderstorms and showers.
Slightly drier conditions will be on tap for the next several days as we are now on the edge of the monsoon moisture conveyor belt instead of being directly in the stream of moisture. With that said, there is still enough moisture available in the atmosphere and on the surface to fire off afternoon thunderstorms every day. Many will be mountain-huggers but there will also be plenty around in the valley.
The long-range models continue to indicate a typical monsoon pattern with a chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms nearly every day. Some days will be more active than others.
For all of you visiting our beautiful area, please be careful when you go out on hikes, especially in the afternoons. Totally clear mornings can quickly turn into stormy afternoons with 20-30 degree drop in temps, heavy rain, hail, lightning and gusty winds over 40mph! Make sure you pack rain gear because being wet when temps drop to the 50’s can be more than uncomfortable…it can be dangerous.

My forecast…



Pagosa Springs historical data for July 4th
Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
83 | 93 / 1989 | 42 | 28 / 1951 |
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-Mark Langford