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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND NE UTAH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
...RED FLAG WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY
WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...DRY FUELS...AND HAINES INDEX OF 6...FOR
SOUTHWEST COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 291 BELOW 9500 FEET AND
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207 BELOW 8500 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH CONTINUES FOR SATURDAY NOON TO 9 PM FOR
GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...DRY FUELS...AND HAINES INDEX OF 6
...FOR SOUTHWEST COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207 BELOW 8500 FEET
...AND FOR WEST CENTRAL COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 291 BELOW
9500 FEET...IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
DISCUSSION
DRY AND HOT CONDITIONS WITH STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS
WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND THIS EVENING...AS STRONG LOW PRESSURE
REMAINS ANCHORED OVER THE NORTHWEST U.S. THE LOWER ATMOSPHERE
WILL BE VERY UNSTABLE...RESULTING IN A HAINES INDEX OF 5 AND 6
ACROSS THE AREA. THOUGH SURFACE WINDS WILL BE LESS STRONG THAN
ON THURSDAY...RED FLAG CRITERIA SPEEDS ARE STILL EXPECTED...
ESPECIALLY IN THOSE ZONES WHERE FUELS ARE CRITICAL. SIMILAR
CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY. CONDITIONS WILL SLOWLY COOL
NEXT WEEK WITH THE CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION INCREASING WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY WHEN THE PACIFIC TROUGH MOVES THROUGH THE AREA.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
COZ200-250330-
ZONE 200...LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...LITTLE SNAKE RIVER BASIN AND NORTHWEST PLATEAU
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F NEAR 6000 FEET
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-12%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........36-46%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 6000 FEET
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 74-84. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 73-83. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 72-82. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 70-80.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 68-78.
COZ201-250330-
ZONE 201...ROUTT FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN...
WEST SLOPES PARK AND NORTHERN GORE RANGES...NORTHERN FLAT TOPS
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........39-49%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 63-73. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 62-72. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 61-71. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS
TO AROUND 25 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 59-69.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 56-66.
COZ202-250330-
ZONE 202...WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...LOWER AND CENTRAL YAMPA RIVER BASIN...
EAST TAVAPUTS PLATEAU
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 6000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-12%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........31-41% NEAR 6000 FEET
21-31% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 6000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 74-84. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 72-82. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 70-80. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 69-79.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 66-76.
COZ203-250330-
ZONE 203...GRAND JUNCTION FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...SOUTHERN ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS...GRAND VALLEY...
DEBEQUE/RIFLE/GLENWOOD SPRINGS AND VICINITY...
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER BASIN...
BATTLEMENT MESA AND NORTHERN GRAND MESA...
NORTHERN ELK MOUNTAINS...WEST SLOPES SOUTHERN GORE RANGE...
SOUTHERN FLAT TOPS AND WHITE RIVER PLATEAU...
NORTHERN UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 6000 FEET
71-81 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-57 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........26-36%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 6000 FEET
69-79 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 74-84. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 72-82. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 71-81.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR
8000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40-50.
HIGHS 68-78.
COZ290-250330-
ZONE 290...PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...PARADOX VALLEY
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91 F NEAR 6000 FEET
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F NEAR 6000 FEET
40-50 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........20-30%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 F NEAR 6000 FEET
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 79-89. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 76-86. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 74-84. SOUTH WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR
8000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42-52.
HIGHS 72-82.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 70-80.
COZ291-250330-
ZONE 291...NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...HIGH HAINES INDEX AND DRY FUELS FOR
ELEVATIONS BELOW 9500 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...HIGH HAINES
INDEX AND DRY FUELS FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 9500 FEET...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........29-39%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY
SUNSET. LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. LOCALIZED GUSTS
UP TO 30 MPH INCREASING TO 40 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 69-79. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 67-77. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 62-72.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 61-71.
COZ292-250330-
ZONE 292...NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...CENTRAL GUNNISON AND UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BASINS...
SOUTHERN GRAND MESA...SOUTHERN UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 6000 FEET
76-86 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-56 F NEAR 6000 FEET
36-46 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........23-33% NEAR 6000 FEET
35-45% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
35 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 6000 FEET
74-84 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 79-89. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 72-82.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 70-80.
COZ293-250330-
ZONE 293...GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...WEST SLOPES SAWATCH RANGE...
SOUTHERN ELK AND WEST ELK MOUNTAINS...UPPER GUNNISON RIVER VALLEY
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-44 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........47-57%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 67-77. WEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 66-76. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 31-41. HIGHS 61-71.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 59-69.
COZ207-250330-
ZONE 207...DURANGO FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS...FOUR CORNERS...
ANIMAS RIVER BASIN...SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...HIGH HAINES INDEX AND DRY FUELS
FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 8500 FEET...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY...HIGH HAINES
INDEX AND DRY FUELS FOR ELEVATIONS BELOW 8500 FEET...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 6000 FEET
73-83 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F NEAR 6000 FEET
39-49 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........19-29% NEAR 6000 FEET
27-37% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F NEAR 6000 FEET
71-81 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 77-87. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 75-85. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS
THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 70-80.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 69-79.
UTZ481>487-250330-
ZONES 481>487...VERNAL FORECAST AREA-
INCLUDING...UINTA MOUNTAINS...UINTA BASIN...NORTHERN ROAN...
TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS AND SURROUNDING RANGES
525 AM MDT FRI MAY 24 2013
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 5000 FEET
64-74 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........30-40%.
24 HR TREND......2% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE EVENING.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 5000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
10K FT WIND.........SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 HIGH.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
MEMORIAL DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 73-83.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 5000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR
8000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41-51.
HIGHS 72-82.
CUOCO
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