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From Meteorologist Steve Hamilton
Morrison | Conifer | Evergreen |  Pine | Bailey | Fairplay | Jefferson-Como | Alma | Lake George & Guffey | Hartsel

 

Snow, Rain and Thunderstorms on the Way...

Strong low pressure is developing to our south and west, and will have a fairly big impact across the Foothills through the weekend. Moist air will
gradually increase Thursday ahead of the low, with some clouds and a few showers possible. Scattered showers around the area on Friday, then the
primary system arrives Friday night, with increasing precipitation chances. By the weekend, there is ample moist air available for rain. During the 
overnights and early mornings, some of the Foothills may see a mix of rain and snow, but this will be mostly a rain event. However, the Mountains could
get some heavy snowfall. So if you are traveling into the high country, be ready for wintry conditions. It looks like the Foothills, the Denver Metro and
the Eastern Plains will have a good amount of rain through Sunday.
Morrison

Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High near 70. Windy.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms possible. Gusty wind. Mid 40s.

Friday: Showers and a few thunderstorms. Windy. High in the mid 60s.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. Lower 50s.

Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Upper 50s.
Conifer

Thursday: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Breezy. Lower 60s.

Thursday Night: Rain or snow showers possible. Mid 30s. Windy.

Friday: Showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms. Gusty wind. Mid 50s.

Saturday: Rain and snow mixed in the morning. Afternoon rain showers are likely. Lower 40s.

Sunday: Snow showers in the morning, mixing with rain in the afternoon. Mid 40s.

Evergreen

Thursday: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Breezy. Mid 60s.

Thursday Night: Showers possible. Windy. Upper 30s to lower 40s.

Friday: Showers and a few thunderstorms. Gusty wind. Upper 50s.

Saturday: Rain is likely. Mid 40s. Breezy.

Sunday: A mix of rain and snow early. Then afternoon rain showers. Upper 40s.
Pine

Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Gusty wind. Mid 60s.

Thursday Night: Cloudy with scattered showers. Lower 40s. Breezy.

Friday: Showers and a few thunderstorms. Upper 50s. Windy.

Saturday: Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Upper 40s.

Sunday: Mix of rain and snow early, then all rain in the afternoon. Upper 40s.
Bailey

Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms and windy. Lower 60s.

Thursday Night: A few rain or snow showers. Upper 30s. Breezy.

Friday: Showers and a few thunderstorms, and windy. Mid 50s.

Saturday: Rain and snow early. All rain afternoon. Mid 40s.

Sunday: Scattered showers. Cloudy and breezy. Upper 40s.
Fairplay

Thursday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Upper 40s. Windy.

Thursday Night: A few snow showers, with a low around 30.

Friday: Snow showers, mixing with rain in the afternoon. Windy. Mid 40s.

Saturday: Snow showers. High near 40.

Sunday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.

Como And Jefferson

Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Windy, with a high near 52. 

Thursday Night: Cloudy and windy, with a few snow showers. Low: Upper 20s.

Friday: Snow showers, maybe mixing with rain in the afternoon. Breezy. High: Mid 40s.

Saturday: Snow showers maybe mixing with rain, and a high near 40.

Sunday: Afternoon rain or snow showers and breezy. Lower 40s.
Alma

Thursday: Snow showers, maybe mixing with rain. Breezy, with a high near 48.

Thursday Night: Snow showers,with a low around 27. Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

Friday: Snow showers are likely. High near 42. Windy.

Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday: Snow showers are possible, with a high near 38. Breezy.

Lake George And Guffey

Thursday: Scattered showers and windy, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night: A few rain or snow showers, and windy, with a low around 35.

Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Windy, with a high near 59.

Saturday: Showers are likely. High in the lower 50s.

Sunday: A few morning snow showers. Rain showers in the afternoon, with a high near 53.
Hartsel

Thursday: A few showers possible. Breezy, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night: A rain or snow shower possible. Gusty wind, with a low around 33.

Friday: Scattered showers, and breezy, with a high near 52.

Saturday: Snow and rain showers. High: Mid 40s.

Sunday: A few showers possible. Upper 40s.
FB 3 28 2017Steve Hamilton is a meteorologist based in Denver. He is certified by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Steve embraced meteorology at age nine, when Hurricane Agnes roared across his home town in New Jersey. He moved to Denver, Colorado with his family in 1979, graduating from Columbine High School in Littleton in 1980. Steve has a BS in Mass Media from Colorado State University. In 2009 he obtained a Certificate of Meteorology from Mississippi State University, and a certification from the American Meteorological Society. He is continuing his education remotely through Penn State University. He is a lead meteorologist for The Storm Report, Inc., delivering weather forecasts via radio, podcasts and internet media, daily.

 


Posts in discussion: Local Foothills Weather Forecasts

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MyMountainTown replied the topic: #1 01 Jan 2020 20:18
Thank you for asking Petersenbj, after some planning with Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton, we're thrilled to announce that we are now covering Hartsel, Lake George, and Guffey in our daily mountain weather forecasts! Pass the word along to your friends, family, and neighbors! mymountaintown.com/expert-local-weather

Lake George And Guffey Jan 2-4
Thursday: Fair and breezy. High: Lower 30s.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear and chilly. Low: Single digits.
Friday: Sunny and breezy. High: Mid 30s. Wind gusting to 20 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: Mid 40s.
Sunday: Fair. High: Upper 30s.

Hartsel Jan 2-4
Thursday: Fair and breezy. High: Lower 20s. Wind gusting to 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Low: Single digits.
Friday: Sunny and breezy. High: Mid 20s.
Saturday: Sunny with a few clouds and warmer. High: Mid to upper 30s.
Sunday: Fair. High: Lower 30s.
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Petersenbj replied the topic: #2 21 Nov 2019 19:12
Would it be possible to get forecast info for the Hartsel area. Seems there is always a big difference with what is forecast for Fair play. Understand if not really possible but wanted to check.

Thanks for the great work you do.
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #3 06 Nov 2017 20:58
Be careful commuting tomorrow everyone!

Snow Hangs Around Tuesday...
A steady upslope flow will keep snow or snow showers going in the foothills until late Tuesday night. Not much accumulation is expected, with totals staying under 5 inches by Tuesday night. By late evening, snow will be ending with skies going partly cloudy. Temperatures will be cold Tuesday night with lows in the teens for many locations. High pressure moves in on Wednesday, with sunny and warmer weather.

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ScienceChic replied the topic: #4 07 Aug 2017 07:32
Ummm, he said the "U" word and the "S" word! :ohmy: This is so not okay. It's August 7th.
#SoNotReady #StillSummer :sunshine: :unsure:

From Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton: Can You Say "Upslope"?
"A large area of high pressure to the east, combined with low pressure over Texas will bring upslope conditions to the foothills through Tuesday. High pressure will direct the wind into the mountains, while the low to the southeast pulls in moist air. Temperatures will be much cooler than normal, with rain likely along with afternoon thunderstorms. A good chance of rain continues into Tuesday, with rain slowly tapering off by Tuesday afternoon. We'll have showers, off-and-on, into the middle of the week. A little snow may be mixed with the rain in the higher elevations during the evening and overnight hours."

Details on our Local Weather Page: mymountaintown.com/expert-local-weather
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #5 22 Feb 2017 08:40
We need some serious snow dancing to be going on! Aside from the high fire danger that we need to fix, the 285 Winterfest is this Saturday! :) :snowflake: :superluge: :sunnysnow:

From our Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton:

Gusty And Warm Through Wednesday - Maybe Snow By Thursday...
Breezy and unusually warm again on Wednesday with high pressure still over Colorado and the central Rockies. Downslope wind will cause compressional warming, and that means another mild, windy day for the foothills. Changes are coming by Thursday with a cold front and low pressure passing through. As the low moves to our east, we should have a chance of snow most of Thursday and into Friday. Accumulations will not be heavy, but we need all we can get right now.

mymountaintown.com/expert-local-weather
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #6 16 May 2016 08:42
Guess I will be pulling the plants in and covering the ones in the greenhouse thanks
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #7 16 May 2016 03:42
Looks like 3 to 4 inches in the Bailey area. This will happen mainly tonight into Tuesday morning with snow letting up by Tuesday afternoon.
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #8 15 May 2016 17:16
So what is going to happen the next couple of days here in Bailey? I got plants in the green house and people talking snow please let me know.

Thanks
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #9 20 Apr 2016 08:04

What a glorious morning! Bill Nilsson captured this beautiful sunrise in Bailey and shared it with us on Facebook.

We have a chance for a few showers popping up here and there today before sunny warm weather returns through the weekend. We're not out of the winter woods yet though - Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton says things may change next week so stay tuned for more. Details on our Weather page mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic/super-local-weather
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MountainTownAlerts replied the topic: #10 24 Mar 2016 13:17
Preliminary Snowfall Map (3/23/16) for NE Colorado. For the latest Local Storm Reports - Go to forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=bo...uct=LSR&issuedby=BOU



Idledale 26"
Conifer 22"
Evergreen 20.5"
Denver 19.5" & 18"
Bergen Park 18.5"
Littleton 13.5"
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #11 01 Feb 2016 11:53
Thanks was wondering when things change.

Snowing hard in Evergreen now we have gotten 2 inches since I came in this morning.
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #12 01 Feb 2016 11:47
Well, first of all, "They" is The Weather Channel. Winter storms are not named by any government agency like NOAA or the National Hurricane Center. Those are the people who name hurricanes. NOAA does not name winter storms.

So, what you're seeing here is an effort by TWC to get attention by taking the initiative and naming winter storms on their own. There is nothing official about what they're doing, but then again, there isn't anything illegal about it. NOAA, The National Weather Service, does not recognize the names TWC issues. It's purely a marketing campaign by TWC. I think they think it's popular, but I've also heard a lot of negative responses from people about the names they've come up with being "silly".

To summarize, the only "officially named" storms are hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones. A storm gets a name when it reaches Tropical Storm status, as judged by the National Hurricane Center. That is, a tropical cyclone (originating in the Tropics) with sustained wind speeds of 39 mph. Then it gets a name from NHC.

TWC is doing their own thing with naming winter storms. I will also tell you that TWC uses the same data from NOAA and the National Weather Service that the rest of us meteorologists use in determining the forecasts. What TWC has done is make weather more "personal" and "understandable", because government agencies use official "weather speak" in their description of storms. That's why we have humans on Radio and TV to explain things.

I hope that helps answer the question! -Steve
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #13 01 Feb 2016 11:17
Why are they naming winter storms now?
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #14 27 Jan 2016 11:05
I am "model watching" today, and no not THAT kind of model watching LOL. There are still some things up in the air with this one, no pun intended. If the TV guys are hyping it, it's because they've been told to by their bosses. This system has yet to come together with consistency in the myriad forecast models. Once the analysis is complete, I'll be posting plenty of information on our Super Local Forecasts page for sure. :-)
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #15 27 Jan 2016 06:24
So what do you say about the storm coming in Monday/Tuesday?

News Stations are already trying to hype it up as a big one.
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #16 20 Dec 2015 12:10
I'm not expecting much snow on Christmas. The current GFS model run is showing another one of those east-central Colorado lows, just like the previous few.

We will likely get "some" snow, but the configuration of this storm is too far north to bring us anything significant.

So yes, Santa will have good flying weather. And I hear Rudolph's nose-bulb has been replaced by one of those high-efficiency LED light sets. Shouldn't be a problem. :) :caribouxmas
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #17 20 Dec 2015 11:00
As long as the airport doesn't shut down Christmas day, I'll be a happy camper. ;)
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #18 19 Dec 2015 18:18
Looks like Santa will have decent flying weather at least here in Colorado!!

I will say I was hoping for some of the white stuff

:snowindow: :happysnow: :snomanpipe: :xmaslights: :candle:
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #19 12 Dec 2015 11:00
Well, it's going to be slippery... that's for sure. So, take it easy and follow all the appropriate rules of the road. Be safe!
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #20 12 Dec 2015 10:51
Cool, that's not bad at all. I'm looking forward to heading to the wine club night at Aspen Peak Cellars tonight! Thanks Steve!

Here's how it looks now:

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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #21 12 Dec 2015 10:24
As I mention in the Bailey forecast on the site, we are looking at something around - or less than - 5 inches of snow. If that changes, we will update, of course.

Stay tuned, and thanks for the comment!
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HappyCamper replied the topic: #22 11 Dec 2015 20:07
So what's the scoop how much snow is Bailey going to get?
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #23 29 Nov 2015 21:31
From Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton:
Prepare for strong wind, gusting to 55 mph in some foothills locations Monday and Monday Night.
High pressure will be moving over the central Rockies on Monday. This will clear out the snow, but it will also bring very windy conditions to the foothills. We are expecting some wind advisories to be issued sometime Monday, and we will keep you up to date. Wind gusts to 55 mph may happen late Monday afternoon into the evening.

Details here: mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic/super-local-weather
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ScienceChic replied the topic: #24 25 Nov 2015 19:09
From Chief Meteorologist Steve Hamilton on our Super Local Weather Page : A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday evening until 8 a.m. Friday morning. We are expecting light snow and freezing drizzle to begin this evening, changing to all snow by tonight. Some light ice accumulation will occur, making roads slick and travel slow.

2 to 6 inches of snow is expected, with the highest totals in the foothill areas.

Temperatures will drop to the 20s overnight, and will remain there during Thanksgiving Day. Snow will taper off by early Friday, but temperatures will be in the teens during the day.

Posted earlier today on our Facebook Page:

From Meteorologist Steve Hamilton: If you've got travel plans for Thanksgiving, here's your weather update. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that covers most of our Mountain Towns and the Denver Metro. Be prepared for several inches of snow, cold temperatures, slick roads and poor visibility. Check in with our main weather page for continuous coverage: mymountaintown.com/weather-traffic/super-local-weather

Sounds like a great day to stay inside, watch football, and enjoy good food and spirits! If you have to travel, or friends/family are coming to you, please be safe and make sure your cars are winter-ready.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
:happytgivin
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Chief Meteorologist replied the topic: #25 15 Nov 2015 18:49
What you've got there is a whole bunch of "weather speak" right from the National Weather Service website. The finer points are as follows...

This storm is much like the last one. It's a fast-mover, and not on an optimum track for a monumental snow event. The reason this storm has been so difficult to nail-down is, in part, due to a dynamic weather pattern related to the position and intensity of the Jet Stream. (Maybe El Nino is having an impact, but I won't pin it on that, officially.)

We're under a Winter Storm Watch for most of the Mountain Towns except for Morrison and Fairplay. Morrison isn't included because of the lack of full-blown upslope. Fairplay is not included because it will be protected from most of the upslope flow late Monday/Tuesday. The rest of the areas will receive up to 12 inches of snow along with gusty wind and colder temperatures. The higher mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning with higher accumulations expected.

For our coverage area, we can expect snow to begin tomorrow afternoon, lasting though Tuesday morning. This means a messy commute early Tuesday.

You should be prepared for up to 12 inches of snowfall, with slightly higher amounts in higher elevations. There will likely be widely-varying amounts per location. The "snow window" is Monday evening through Tuesday mid-morning. Snow will rapidly taper-off through the day Tuesday, followed by breezy and cold conditions.

Most of the snow will fall late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. We will most likely be changing some snow totals as we get closer to storm initiation, and if you have the capability of sending snow reports to us through our Facebook page, that would be awesome.

Stay tuned for more, tomorrow morning! -Meteorologist Steve Hamilton
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