Amherst, CO

10:15 AM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3704 ft
Lon: 102.2° W
Lat: 40.7° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Watch (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.

Amherst Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:21 AM MDT
Elevation
3746 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
52 °F
Feels Like 52 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:23 AM
8:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 72 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of a Thunderstorm 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 95 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 81 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 79 | 50 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 84 | 54 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.94 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 1400 ft
Mostly Cloudy 6500 ft
Overcast 8000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
83%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KIML 251553Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT014 BKN065 OVC080 12/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01220089
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
52 °F
Dew Point
47 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
2 out of 16
Pollen
6.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 30 mph.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Nowcast
High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KIML

Friday, 25
Thunderstorm
72 | 61 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
95 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
81 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 28
Clear
79 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
84 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 31
Clear
70 | 48 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
79 | 52 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
88 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 63 | 52 64 | 52 64 | 57
Wind 11 mph West 17 mph ESE 16 mph ESE 11 mph SE
Humidity 88% 67% 61% 79%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 80% 100% 76% 74%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [2.02]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [1.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 57F. Windy. Winds from the South at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 45 81 | 41 95 | 48 72 | 50
Wind 8 mph SSW 17 mph South 30 mph South 26 mph South
Humidity 53% 23% 20% 47%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 12% 10% 19%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [2.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [2.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 43 75 | 45 79 | 37 66 | 46
Wind 9 mph West 6 mph NNW 8 mph NNW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 57% 32% 22% 50%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 28% 54% 2%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.55], Average RMSE [2.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [3.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 39 70 | 28 77 | 30 57 | 32
Wind 11 mph NNW 10 mph NW 8 mph WNW 4 mph SE
Humidity 57% 21% 17% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.22], Average RMSE [2.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.49], Average RMSE [3.93] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 36 77 | 43 84 | 37 61 | 48
Wind 9 mph SW 13 mph South 6 mph SSE 14 mph SE
Humidity 56% 27% 19% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 20%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.91], Average RMSE [3.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.21], Average RMSE [4.63] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 30 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 48 82 | 55 81 | 48 55 | 45
Wind 1 mph South 22 mph NW 26 mph North 14 mph NNE
Humidity 82% 37% 31% 68%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 58% 19% 1% 5%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.50], Average RMSE [3.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.05], Average RMSE [5.25] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 41 70 | 41 66 | 37 52 | 41
Wind 7 mph North 5 mph ENE 9 mph East 7 mph SSE
Humidity 79% 34% 36% 66%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 28% 21%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.09], Average RMSE [4.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.71], Average RMSE [5.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 41 73 | 46 77 | 46 59 | 41
Wind 7 mph South 11 mph SSE 13 mph SE 5 mph SE
Humidity 77% 38% 34% 52%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 34% 2% 14%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.07], Average RMSE [4.54]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 41 79 | 43 84 | 37 63 | 46
Wind 3 mph SW 2 mph SSE 5 mph ESE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 69% 27% 17% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 10% 6% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.66], Average RMSE [5.05]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 81 | 64 86 | 57 68 | 55
Wind 4 mph South 7 mph SSE 11 mph SSE 11 mph SSE
Humidity 75% 56% 37% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 2% 2% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 55 82 | 68 90 | 55 66 | 43
Wind 4 mph SSW 3 mph SSE 7 mph SE 8 mph SE
Humidity 88% 59% 29% 42%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 24% 20% 15% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:11 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KIML) 75 °F 50 °F
Record (KIML) 97 °F (1964) 25 °F (1907)
Yesterday 72 °F 49 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 4
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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
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:23 AM MDT 8:08 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:51 AM MDT 8:40 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:10 AM MDT 9:21 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:25 AM MDT 10:07 PM MDT
Moon 9:25 AM MDT 11:44 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 49m
Length of Day
14h 45m
Tomorrow will be 1m 27s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 19% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
77 °F
Delta
73 °F
Rifle
73 °F
Montrose
70 °F
Cortez
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Leadville
33 °F
Kremmling
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
Hayden
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Copeland Lake 0 in 8600 ft
Niwot 0 in 9910 ft
Bear Lake 0 in 9500 ft
University Camp 4 in 10300 ft
Lake Eldora 1 in 9700 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Imperial 54 °F Overcast 9:53 AM MDT
Ogallala 52 °F Overcast 9:55 AM MDT
Sidney 50 °F Overcast 10:04 AM MDT
Akron 54 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:53 AM MDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KIML)
Wind Speed: 8.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 295° (WNW)
Ceiling: 6500 ft

METAR KIML 251553Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT014 BKN065 OVC080 12/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01220089

Sports
Event Date Forecast
Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 79 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
Event Date Forecast
Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
CODOT Holyoke (51), Holyoke, CO 52 °F 47 °F 83% WNW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 3746 ft 9:21 AM MDT MADIS
CODOT Julesburg (50), Julesburg, CO 52 °F 42 °F 67% SSE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3439 ft 9:18 AM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:01 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a high wind
watch... which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Saturday evening.

* Timing... winds will be increasing by mid morning and could reach
warning criteria in the afternoon... decreasing around sunset.

* Winds... south winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph
possible.

* Impacts... these strong winds could create dangerous driving
conditions especially for high profile vehicles along east to
west oriented roads. Blowing dust will also be a possibility.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Remember... a high wind watch means that strong and potentially
damaging winds may occur. Persons in the watch area should
remain alert to the possibility of high winds and be prepared to
take action should high winds develop.