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FNUS55 KBOU 032155  
FWFBOU  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL  
COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER CO  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
DISCUSSION...TONIGHT AND FRIDAY  
WEAK NORTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT  
WILL CONTINUE OVER THE FORECAST AREA THROUGH THE PERIOD. PLENTY OF  
MOISTURE THIS EVENING WILL DRY OUT SOMEWHAT FOR FRIDAY.  
TEMPERATURES WILL WARM UP TO BACK ABOVE SEASONAL NORMALS ON FRIDAY.  
 
LONG TERM DISCUSSION...FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...THE CHANCE FOR  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL INCREASE SLIGHTLY ON SATURDAY WITH THE ATMOSPHERE  
BECOMING MORE MOIST AND UNSTABLE. BY SUNDAY LOOK FOR COOLER  
TEMPERATURES AND A BETTER CHANCE FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH  
THE PASSAGE OF AN UPPER LEVEL WEATHER DISTURBANCE. A FEW LATE DAY  
STORMS ON THE PLAINS MAY BECOME SEVERE. FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY...  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DECREASE...AS TEMPERATURES RETURN TO ABOVE  
NORMAL READINGS.  
 
...THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS...  
...ALL SURFACE WINDS ARE 20-FOOT...10-MINUTE AVERAGED WINDS...  
 
COZ238-041300-  
LARIMER COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/NORTHWEST WELD COUNTY-  
INCLUDING FORT COLLINS...HEREFORD...LOVELAND...NUNN...WEST PAWNEE  
GRASSLANDS  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-82%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(40-50%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-22%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHEAST 4-8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-66.  
MAX HUMIDITY........42-52%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
8-12 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-21%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING WEST 9-15  
MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST UP TO 10 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
80S. NORTH WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ239-041300-  
BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET/WEST BROOMFIELD  
COUNTY-  
INCLUDING ARVADA...BOULDER...GOLDEN...LAKEWOOD...LONGMONT  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-62.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-74%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6-12 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-15 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-17%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4-8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST 4-10  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTH 10-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 5-15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-66.  
MAX HUMIDITY........37-47%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...SOUTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-20%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH BECOMING UP TO 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS AROUND 90.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 8-13 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS AROUND 90.  
VARIABLE WINDS LESS THAN 8 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.  
VARIABLE WINDS LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ240-041300-  
NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/DENVER/WEST ADAMS AND  
ARAPAHOE COUNTIES/EAST BROOMFIELD COUNTY-  
INCLUDING AURORA...BRIGHTON...CITY OF DENVER...DENVER  
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT...HIGHLANDS RANCH...LITTLETON...PARKER  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-63.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-75%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 6-12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-15 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(35-45%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-15%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4-8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH BECOMING 5-15 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-66.  
MAX HUMIDITY........37-47%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...SOUTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-20%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH BECOMING UP TO 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS AROUND 90.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 8-13 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS AROUND 90.  
VARIABLE WINDS LESS THAN 8 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S.  
VARIABLE WINDS LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ241-041300-  
ELBERT/CENTRAL AND EAST DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET-  
INCLUDING CASTLE ROCK...ELBERT...FONDIS...KIOWA...LARKSPUR  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(35-45%) UNTIL 0400...THEN CLEAR. CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY........73-81%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 6-12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH 8-14  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%).  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-93.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-19%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6-12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST UP TO  
6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH BECOMING 5-15 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
8-14 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2100...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTH UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-94.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-23%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 8-12 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING  
VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH WINDS  
8-13 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. NORTH WINDS  
8-14 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
80S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ242-243-041300-  
NORTHEAST WELD COUNTY-CENTRAL AND SOUTH WELD COUNTY-  
INCLUDING BRIGGSDALE...EAST PAWNEE GRASSLANDS...GROVER...PAWNEE  
BUTTES...RAYMER...STONEHAM...EATON...FORT LUPTON...GREELEY...  
ROGGEN  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(50-60%) UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-88%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-21%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4-6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST UP  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH DECREASING TO 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........48-58%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(25-35%) UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-97.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-24%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 2 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH BECOMING UP TO 10 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
90S. NORTH WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ245-041300-  
CENTRAL AND EAST ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES-  
INCLUDING BENNETT...BYERS...DEER TRAIL...LEADER  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(50-60%) UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-88%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-21%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4-6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST UP  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH DECREASING TO 5-15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%) UNTIL 2400...THEN CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-62%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH DECREASING TO UP TO 10 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-97.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 2 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. EAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. NORTH  
WINDS 8-13 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ244-041300-  
MORGAN COUNTY-  
INCLUDING BRUSH...FORT MORGAN...GOODRICH...WIGGINS  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-59.  
MAX HUMIDITY........85-93%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 6-12 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-26%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%) UNTIL 2400...THEN CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-62%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH DECREASING TO UP TO 10 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-97.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 2 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
LOWS AROUND 60. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. EAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. NORTH  
WINDS 8-13 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ248>251-041300-  
LOGAN COUNTY-WASHINGTON COUNTY-SEDGWICK COUNTY-PHILLIPS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING CROOK...MERINO...STERLING...PEETZ...AKRON...COPE...LAST  
CHANCE...OTIS...JULESBURG...OVID...SEDGWICK...AMHERST...HAXTUN...  
HOLYOKE  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-59.  
MAX HUMIDITY........85-93%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 6-12 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-26%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-65.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-74%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 8-12  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-100.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-27%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 8-13  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 2 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
5-15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS AROUND 90. EAST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. NORTH  
WINDS 8-14 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 90S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-14 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ246-247-041300-  
NORTH AND NORTHEAST ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/NORTH LINCOLN  
COUNTY-SOUTHEAST ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/SOUTH LINCOLN  
COUNTY-  
INCLUDING AGATE...HUGO...LIMON...MATHESON...FORDER...KARVAL...  
KUTCH...PUNKIN CENTER  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(50-60%) UNTIL 0400...THEN CLEAR.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-88%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 6-12 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO NORTH 15-25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY(35-45%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-96.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-20%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 8-14 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-75%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 8-13 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(35-45%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-97.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-23%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......VARIABLE LESS THAN 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 11-17  
MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 2 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. SOUTH WINDS  
8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
MIDNIGHT. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 90. NORTH WINDS  
8-14 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 90.  
SOUTHEAST WINDS 8-14 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ215-216-041300-  
LARIMER AND BOULDER COUNTIES BETWEEN 6000 AND 9000 FEET-JEFFERSON  
AND WEST DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET/GILPIN/CLEAR CREEK/  
NORTHEAST PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET-  
INCLUDING ESTES PARK...GLENDEVEY...LARAMIE RIVER VALLEY...  
NEDERLAND...RED FEATHER LAKES...BAILEY...CENTRAL CITY...  
EVERGREEN...GEORGETOWN...IDAHO SPRINGS...NORTHERN RAMPART  
RANGE...TARRYALL...WESTCREEK  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-80%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 4-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
6-12 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(50-60%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-22%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST 4-8  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61.  
MAX HUMIDITY........41-51%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2-8 MPH BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST 8-12 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2100...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(35-45%) UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 8-13 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 8-12 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS AROUND 50. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.  
TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
80S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ211-213-041300-  
JACKSON COUNTY BELOW 9000 FEET-GRAND AND SUMMIT COUNTIES BELOW  
9000 FEET-  
INCLUDING GOULD...NORTH PARK...RAND...SPICER...WALDEN...DILLON...  
FRASER...GRANBY...GRAND LAKE...GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR...HOT  
SULPHUR SPRINGS...KREMMLING...MIDDLE PARK...WILLIAMS FORK  
RESERVOIR  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-82%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 4-8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST 4-6 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(30-40%).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-19%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 4-8  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR(25-35%).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-51.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-63%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2-8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 5-15 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%) UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4-10 MPH BECOMING WEST 8-12  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3 UNTIL 1600...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
80S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ214-041300-  
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PARK COUNTY-  
INCLUDING ELEVEN MILE CANYON RESERVOIR...FAIRPLAY...GUFFEY...  
HARTSEL...LAKE GEORGE...SOUTH PARK  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(35-45%) UNTIL 0400...THEN CLEAR. CHANCE  
OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-82%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 4-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 4-8  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-17%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST  
4-8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTH 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2100...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(35-45%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
2100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-66%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2-8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2100...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%) UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4-10 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
8-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST  
5-15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ212-218-041300-  
SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST GRAND/WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST BOULDER/  
GILPIN/CLEAR CREEK/SUMMIT/NORTH AND WEST PARK COUNTIES ABOVE 9000  
FEET-SOUTH AND EAST JACKSON/LARIMER/NORTH AND NORTHEAST GRAND/  
NORTHWEST BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET-  
INCLUDING BERTHOUD PASS...BRECKENRIDGE...EAST SLOPES MOSQUITO  
RANGE...EAST SLOPES SOUTHERN GORE RANGE...EISENHOWER TUNNEL...  
INDIAN PEAKS...KENOSHA MOUNTAINS...MOUNT EVANS...PUMA HILLS...  
TARRYALL MOUNTAINS...WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS...WINTER PARK...  
CAMERON PASS...LARAMIE AND MEDICINE BOW MOUNTAINS...RABBIT EARS  
RANGE...ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK...WILLOW CREEK PASS  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2200...THEN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-75%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 4-10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................4 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 20-30 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-24%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4-10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY........47-57%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2-8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2100...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%) UNTIL 1200...THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1100  
UNTIL 1600...THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4-10 MPH BECOMING WEST 8-14  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 4 UNTIL 1600...THEN 3.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 5-15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70.  
TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.  
 
 
 
COZ217-041300-  
WEST JACKSON AND WEST GRAND COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET-  
INCLUDING EAST SLOPES PARK AND NORTHERN GORE RANGES...GORE PASS...  
RABBIT EARS PASS  
355 PM MDT THU JUL 03 2008  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2300.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-82%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 4-8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2300...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY(30-40%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1500.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-19%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4-8 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 4-10  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1500...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(25-35%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2100.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY........54-64%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2-8 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2100...THEN 1.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 10-20  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40-50%). SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4-10 MPH BECOMING WEST 8-13  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1100...THEN 3 UNTIL 1600...THEN 2.  
10K FT FREE WINDS...WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 20-30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S. TYPICAL SLOPE/VALLEY WINDS LESS THAN 10 MPH.  
 
 
   
OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 9 THROUGH SUNDAY JULY 13  
 
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
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