Fall colors are peaking in some places. This is near Cumbres Pass. – pic taken by Arleen on 9/30/2024
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Tuesday – 1 Oct 2024 – 10:30am
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature Sunday was 78 and on Monday it was 79. The low this morning was 43. The cold spots dipped into the mid-30s.
The peak wind at Stevens Field on Sunday was 18mph and on Monday it was 22mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 69 | 82 / 1980 | 32 | 20 / 1965 |
Precipitation summary… A couple of lucky spots got some rain in the last two days, but amounts are minimal.
Forecast discussion…
There is nothing on radar Tuesday morning.
Forecast highlights…
*** Cold spots could flirt with freezing each night. ***
*** Lots of sun and pleasant fall temps for a while. ***
Rest of Tuesday through Monday… Today a little residual moisture and weak instability could kick up an afternoon shower or thunderstorm or thunderstorm. Otherwise, a blocking high pressure across the southwest US will give us lots of sun and temps 5-10 degrees above average.
Winds… Afternoon peaks will be 10-15mph.
Temps… Highs will be in the mid-70s to the low 80s and lows will be in the mid-30s to mid-40s.
The 8-14 day period… The blocking high will keep us mostly dry, with lots of sun, and temps slightly above average.
The next forecast post will be on Thursday.
– Shawn
