Akron, CO

3:10 AM MST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 4629 ft
Lon: 103.2° W
Lat: 40.1° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Akron Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:53 AM MST
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
14 °F
Feels Like -4 °F
Wind(mph)
21
Sunrise / Set
6:50 AM
5:24 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy 7 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
Mostly Cloudy 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Chance of Snow 18 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of Snow 34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 34 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Chance of Snow 34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
30% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.26 in
Visibility
8.0 miles
Clouds
Overcast 1600 ft
Moisture
Humidity
88%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Windchill
-4 °F
Dew Point
11 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
21 mph from SSE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Washington County
Sunday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs near 30.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows 13 to 17.
Monday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A 20 percent chance of snow. Highs 35 to 41. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows 13 to 17.
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows 16 to 20.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow. Highs 34 to 40. Lows 12 to 16.
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 40. Lows 12 to 16.
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs 40 to 47. Lows 13 to 17.
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 80720
Sunday, 12
Mostly Cloudy
29 | 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Chance of Snow
34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 14
Partly Cloudy
34 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
36 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
38 | 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Clear
40 | NA
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Rest of Tonight
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of snow in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 1 to 7. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs near 30.
Sunday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows 13 to 17.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 9 | 8 25 | 17 27 | 21 21 | 19
Wind 7 mph South 5 mph South 5 mph SE 3 mph WNW
Humidity 96% 70% 80% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 84% 76% 83% 76%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:50 AM
5:24 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Monday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A 20 percent chance of snow. Highs 35 to 41. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows 13 to 17.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 18 28 | 25 30 | 21 22 | 13
Wind 7 mph NW 8 mph NW 5 mph WNW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 89% 89% 64% 69%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 20% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 28% 23% 26%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:48 AM
5:25 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Tuesday and Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows 16 to 20.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 17 27 | 24 30 | 26 22 | 19
Wind 2 mph WSW 3 mph SE 4 mph ESE 4 mph ESE
Humidity -3271% 91% 86% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 43% 47% 59% 69%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:47 AM
5:26 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow. Highs 34 to 40. Lows 12 to 16.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 17 24 | 23 27 | 24 18 | 17
Wind 5 mph North 6 mph North 7 mph North 6 mph NW
Humidity 92% 97% 86% 91%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 65% 58% 44% 38%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
6:46 AM
5:28 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs near 40. Lows 12 to 16.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 13 24 | 20 27 | 17 18 | 12
Wind 8 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 6 mph West 7 mph West
Humidity 76% 84% 65% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 30% 31% 26%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:45 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs 40 to 47. Lows 13 to 17.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 11 24 | 20 29 | 17 19 | 13
Wind 8 mph West 6 mph West 6 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 71% 83% 61% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 26% 27% 21% 17%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:45 AM
5:29 PM
Source: NWS at 8:40 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Washington County
Friday through Saturday
sunny Mostly clear. Highs 40 to 47. Lows 13 to 17.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 15 33 | 20 29 | 17 19 | 13
Wind 8 mph NW 8 mph NNW 6 mph SW 8 mph SSW
Humidity 69% 60% 61% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 19% 22% 21% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:45 AM
5:29 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 42 °F 19 °F
Record 75 °F (1962) -12 °F (1948)
Yesterday 18 °F 4 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 54
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:50 AM MST 5:24 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:22 AM MST 5:52 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 5:50 AM MST 6:24 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:18 AM MST 6:56 PM MST
Moon 11:25 PM MST 9:09 AM MST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 30m
Length of Day
10h 34m
Tomorrow will be 2m 24s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 75% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
43 °F
Cortez
39 °F
Montrose
35 °F
Aspen
33 °F
Telluride
3 °F
Greeley
3 °F
Denver
3 °F
Erie
6 °F
Fort Collins
7 °F
Denver
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Niwot 42 in 9910 ft
University Camp 46 in 10300 ft
Copeland Lake 26 in 8600 ft
Lake Eldora 39 in 9700 ft
Wild Basin 40 in 9560 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Akron 14 °F Overcast 2:53 AM MST
Limon 14 °F Overcast 2:55 AM MST
Denver 9 °F Clear 3:02 AM MST
Sidney 15 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:53 AM MST
Flight To ETA Status
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KAKO)
Wind Speed: 18.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 160° (SSE)
Ceiling: 1600 ft

METAR KAKO 120953Z AUTO 16018KT 8SM OVC016 M10/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP246 T11001117

Nearby Events
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Bo's 1 west of Yuma, Yuma, CO 16.1 °F 2 °F 11 °F 80% SSE  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4159 ft 3:07 AM MST Normal  
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:59 am MST on February 12, 2012

... Today in Metro Denver weather history...

10-12 in 1958... heavy snow fell across Metro Denver. At Stapleton
         Airport... where northeast winds gusted to 22 mph... 6.7 inches
         of snowfall were measured.
      In 1995... cold Arctic air brought heavy snow to the foothills
        and western Denver suburbs. Golden measured 15 inches of
        snow with 14 inches in south Boulder. Locations in the
        foothills recorded between 10 and 15 inches of snow. Only
        6.1 inches of snow fell at Stapleton International Airport
        where north winds gusted to 30 mph on the 10th.
10-13 in 1905... an extremely cold Arctic air mass moved over the city
        behind a cold front on the 10th and persisted through the
        morning of the 13th. North winds were sustained to 25 mph
        behind the front on the 10th dropping the temperature to a
        low of 2 degrees below zero... which was also the high reading
        on the 11th. Light snowfall totaled 3.0 inches overnight
        of the 10th into the 11th. The low temperature plunged to
        19 degrees below zero on the 11th. Records were set on the
        12th and 13th. The high temperature of only zero degrees on
        the 12th was a record low maximum for the date. The low
        readings of 21 degrees below zero on the 12th and 14 degrees
        below zero on the 13th were record minimum temperatures for
        those dates.
11-12 in 1899... the temperature plunged to lows of 20 degrees below
        zero on both days.
      In 1900... northwest winds sustained to 52 mph with gusts to
        60 mph warmed the temperature to a high of 58 degrees on
        the 11th. An apparent cold front overnight produced 3.7
        inches of snow and northeast winds gusting to 30 mph.
        The high temperature on the 12th was only 26 degrees.
      In 1994... moist upslope winds and an upper level storm system
        produced heavy snow over western portions of Metro Denver.
        Snowfall amounts totaled 10 inches in Golden and 8 inches
        at strontia Springs Reservoir 15 miles southwest of Denver
        in the South Platte canyon. Snowfall at Stapleton
        International Airport totaled only 3.6 inches... but north
        winds gusting to 35 mph on the 11th produced occasional
        visibilities as low as 1/4 mile in heavy snowfall and
        blowing snow.
11-13 in 1903... west to northwest Chinook winds gusting to 34 mph
        warmed the temperature to a high of 50 degrees on the 11th...
        before temperatures rapidly plunged to a low of 14 degrees
        behind a cold front. Light snow fell through the 13th and
        totaled 4.2 inches in the city... while temperatures ranged
        from a high of 14 degrees on the 12th to a low of 5 degrees
        below zero on the 13th.
12 in 1874... 5 inches of snow fell in downtown Denver. Melted
        snow resulted in 0.31 inch of precipitation.
      In 1875... Forest fires burned very brightly in the foothills
        to the west of Denver.
12-13 in 1915... heavy snowfall totaled 7.0 inches over downtown
        Denver. Northwest winds were sustained to 24 mph on the
        13th.
      In 1951... heavy snowfall totaled 8.1 inches at Stapleton
        Airport where northeast winds gusted to 28 mph on the 12th.
      In 1968... snowfall totaled 5.6 inches at Stapleton
        International Airport where northeast winds gusted to
        26 mph. Snow fell all day on the 12th and into the morning
        hours of the 13th.
      In 1997... heavy snow fell in the foothills southwest of
        Denver. Conifer... Evergreen... Morrison... and north Turkey
        Creek received 6 to 8 inches of new snow overnight.
        Only 0.2 inch of snow fell at the site of the former
        Stapleton International Airport. North-northeast winds
        gusted to 23 mph at Denver International Airport on the
        13th.