A bear’s footprint and golden aspen leaves – Pic taken 10/6/2023
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Friday – 6 Oct 2023 – 7:00pm
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature today was 72 and the low this morning was 35. Humidity bottomed out this afternoon at 14%.
There were a few spots in the upper 20s this morning, including downtown.
The peak wind at Stevens Field this afternoon was 10mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 68 | 82 / 1956 | 29 | 13 / 1908 |
Precipitation summary… There has been no measurable precip reported recently.
Pagosa Country Fall Color update…
I estimate our fall colors to be in the 20-50% range. Some areas like the East Fork are near the top of that range, while others like Plumtaw are near the bottom of that range. There’s been a noticeable change over the last few days, so I think we’ll peak within the next week. This weekend and next weekend should both be great!
Pics taken in the last few days in different locations
Forecast discussion…
There is no rain indicated on radar in our area this evening.
Forecast Highlights…
*** The cold spots will dip below freezing each night. ***
Tonight through Tuesday afternoon… High pressure over the west US will give us lots of sun, dry weather, and pleasant fall temps. Late Saturday afternoon a little surge of moisture could kick up a scattered shower over the mountains.
Winds… Will peak around 15mph in the afternoons. Winds Tuesday afternoon will be a little stronger in the 15-20mph range.
Temps… Highs will be in the high 60s to mid-70s and lows will be in the high 20s to high 30s.
Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon… A weak trough will move through from the northwest. Northwest is not a favorable trajectory for us and there won’t be much moisture, so my expectations are low. We’ll see a few more clouds and spotty showers, mostly over the mountains.
Winds… Gusts Wednesday afternoon will be in the 20-30mph range and then they’ll drop a little Thursday into the 15-20mph range.
Temps… Highs will be in the mid-50s to low 60s and lows will be in the high 20s to high 30s.
Mark will take over on Sunday.
– Shawn
