A sunset rain shower on Graham Peak – pic taken 8/21/2023
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Tuesday – 22 Aug 2023 – 7:00pm
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature this afternoon was 81 and the low this morning was 60. Humidity bottomed out at 20% this afternoon.
The peak wind at Stevens Field today was 25mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 80 | 91 / 1910 | 44 | 29 / 1956 |
Precipitation summary… A few raindrops fell over parts of western Archuleta County, but there was no measurable precip reported.
Fire updates…
Quartz Ridge Fire link
Bear Creek Fire link
American Mesa Fire link
Forecast discussion…
Forecast Highlights…
*** Fire danger is “moderate”. ***
*** Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for the lower elevations of San Juan National Forest and all of Archuleta County. The minimum fine for violating campfire restrictions is $530. ***
Tropical Storm Harold…
Wednesday… Moisture will slowly increase from the south and the atmosphere will become a little less stable. We’ll see spotty afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, especially over the mountains.
Winds… Afternoons gusts will be mostly in the 10-20mph range. Stronger gusts are possible near showers and thunderstorms.
Temps… Highs will range from the high 70s to mid-80s and lows will be in the high 40s to mid-50s.
Thursday and Friday… The remnants of Tropical Storm Harold will move through Thursday night and Friday. We’ll get a good soaking rain with occasional embedded heavier showers and thunderstorms.
*** Periods of heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds, and lightning are likely. ***
Most of the county will get 0.50” to 0.75” of rain. The western part of the county will be favored with up to an inch possible.
Winds… Afternoon gusts will mostly be in the 10-20mph range, but isolated stronger gusts are likely near showers and thunderstorms.
Temps… Highs will be in the mid-70s to low 80s and lows will be in the mid-40s to mid-50s.
Forecast precip for 7 different models ranges from 0.41” to 0.93”.
Saturday and Sunday… Moisture will decrease but we’ll still have a chance for spotty afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Winds… Afternoon gusts will mostly be in the 10-20mph range, but isolated stronger gusts are likely near showers and thunderstorms.
Temps… Highs will range from the high 70s to mid-80s and lows will range from the mid-40s to the low 50s.
My next post will be tomorrow.
– Shawn
