NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
TODAY – A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64º. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TONIGHT – A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41º. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
TOMORROW – Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66º. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK – Cool and unsettled weather remains in the coming days and through the end of the work week, with daily chances for showers and generally weak thunderstorms expected across south central and southeast Colorado. The best coverage of showers and storms will be over the higher terrain, where light snow accumulations will be possible on the higher peaks above 12,000 feet.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
9am Custer County Tourism Board meeting at Kirkpatrick Bank Conference Room, 8 Bassick Place, Westcliffe.
3pm Board of County Commissioners Workshop, 615 Rosita Avenue, Westcliffe.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
9am Board of Custer County Commissioners meeting at the Wetmore Community Building, 95 CR 393, Wetmore.
4:30pm Custer County Kids Council monthly meetings at Custer County School library, 709 Main Street, Westcliffe.
5:30pm Wet Mountain Fire Protection District Board meeting at 215 North 4th Street, Westcliffe.
CUSTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Custer County Conservation District is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting will be Thursday, October 12th. This year the meeting and dinner will be held at All Aboard Westcliffe located at 110 Rosita Avenue in Westcliffe.
Doors open at 5:30, dinner at 6pm. The meal will be a home-cooked brisket dinner catered by the Custer County Cattle Women. The evening will also feature several presentations of interest to the district’s landowners.
You can make a reservation at www.custercountyconservationdistrict.org no later than Oct 6th.
The Custer County Conservation District is a government entity encompassing nearly all of the unincorporated private lands of Custer County.
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
9am – 2pm Watercolor Painting and Unblocking Creative Channels A talented and celebrated artist, Julie uses years of painting to help you rediscover your creative voice through the fluidity of watercolor. At the 3rd Street Gallery, 59000 CO 69, Westcliffe.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
10am Play group for young children up to school age and their caregivers at the library, 209 Main Street, Westcliffe.
11am Second Art Tuesday is Wednesday this month at the 3rd Street Gallery. If you’re interested in meeting other artists and sharing a project, find out more from Lisa 707.321.5728
2pm- 3:30pm Free nutrition class series: Topics such as nutrition for diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, eating well on a budget, and anything else you’d like to discuss. Suggestions welcome! Altitude Fitness, 50 Main Street in Silver Cliff. Please register in advance by calling 719.783.0750.
2pm – 5pm A free legal clinic for those who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. Please contact West Custer County Library at 719.783.9138 to request a time for this event. Time slots fill up very quickly, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
The Coaldale Schoolhouse Mountain Market takes place From 4- 6pm today at 287 Hayden Creek Road in Coaldale.
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TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
4:30pm Custer County School Board meeting at the school library, 709 Main Street, Westcliffe.
Today on Valley Views our host, Gary Taylor, interviews local artist and musician Melody DeBenedictis on the upcoming EQUUS Film & Arts Fest and the Mustang Summit Westcliffe which takes place September 28th through October 1st.
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