Our view of Coyote Loop Trail has changed dramatically since the last time I posted for Pagosa Weather two weeks ago! Photos by Mark Langford
Sunday – 23 April. 2023 – 10:15am
The past…
At Stevens Field the high yesterday was 56 and the low this morning was 25 degrees. Winds gusted to 30mph.
Precipitation summary: There was no precipitation to summarize!
Pagosa Springs historical data
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 62 | 76/ 1943 | 25 | 11/ 1963 |
Forecast discussion…
An approaching low pressure from the Pacific NW and its associated cold front will be this week’s weather player. After today, look for a chance for snow, rain and a few thunderstorms from Monday-Wednesday. Unless you live above 9000 feet, you won’t have to worry about dragging your snow blower out again! After Wednesday, high pressure dominates for the rest of the work-week. We could see a slight chance for some showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.
5-Day Forecast…
The rest of the day: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50’s. SW winds 10-15mph with gusts to 20mph.
Monday: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20’s to low 30’s and highs in the mid to upper 50’s.. SW winds 10-15mph with gusts to 25mph. A chance for rain/snow mix in the morning (8000 feet above), then a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20’s to low 30’s and highs in the low to mid 50’s. SW winds 15-25mph with gusts to 40mph. Chance for showers and thunderstorms during the day and rain/snow mix and snow in the evening. Snow levels dropping to below 7000 feet during the night, but very little precipitation.
Snow amounts…
Valley below 9,000ft: a few snowflakes – lucky folks above 8,400ft could get up to a half inch
Mountains above 9,000ft: 3-6”
Wednesday: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20’s to low 30’s and highs in the low to mid 50’s. SW winds 10-15mph with gusts to 25mph. A slight chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday-Friday: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 20’s to low 30’s and highs in the upper 50’s to low 60’s. SW winds 10-15mph with gusts to 25mph.
Check out my Pagosa Peak Cam (myearthcam.com) for watching hikers, bikers and of course, the weather.
-Mark Langford
