NWS Update Brought Windy Rain and Snow Chances to Logan County

On November 17, 2025 the National Weather Service office serving Denver and Boulder posted an updated forecast for the Sterling area that covered Logan County for the week beginning November 17. The page, last updated at 3:26 AM Mountain Standard Time on November 17, provided a zone forecast and a forecast discussion along with links to hourly and text forecasts, active alerts and river and road resources for local responders and residents.

The forecast indicated a slight chance of showers overnight with mostly cloudy skies and lows near freezing. Monday was expected to be partly sunny and breezy with highs near the mid to upper 50s Fahrenheit, about 17 degrees Celsius, and west winds increasing in the afternoon with gusts possible in the 30 to 40 mile per hour range. Midweek conditions were forecast to be mostly sunny with daytime highs remaining in the mid to upper 50s and overnight lows around or just below freezing.

Late in the week the NWS projected an uptick in precipitation with a slight chance of rain transitioning to rain and snow overnight. Highs were forecast to drop into the low teens Celsius, roughly 11 to 13 degrees Celsius, and overnight lows were expected to dip below freezing. The chance of rain and snow was predicted to increase heading into Friday, with improving conditions and mostly sunny skies returning over the weekend and highs moving back into the low to mid 50s Fahrenheit.

For Logan County the forecast had practical implications. Gusty winds can increase the risk of downed branches and power interruptions, and fluctuations around the freezing mark raise concerns for vulnerable residents, including older adults, families on tight budgets and people experiencing homelessness who may have limited access to heating. Agricultural operations and outdoor workers could face scheduling and safety impacts from brisk winds and the potential for mixed precipitation late in the week. Travel planners and school districts were advised to monitor the NWS page for hourly updates and any active warnings.

Full technical details, hourly breakdowns and any active warnings were available on the linked NWS forecast page. Local health and emergency services and community organizations were encouraged to coordinate resources and check the NWS updates as conditions evolved.