914  
FNUS55 KPUB 261149 CCA  
FWFPUB  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO...CORRECTED  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
DRY AND UNSEASONABLY MILD WEATHER CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS THE  
DISTRICT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY. SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH EARLY  
MONDAY...AN UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM WILL CROSS ARIZONA AND NEW  
MEXICO...BRINGING COLDER WEATHER AND A CHANCE OF SNOW TO THE  
DISTRICT. A COOL BUT DRY PERIOD IS ANTICIPATED LATE MONDAY  
INTO WEDNESDAY. THEN...ANOTHER ROUND OF COLD AND SNOW COULD  
MOVE INTO THE DISTRICT LATE WEDNESDAY.  
 
VENTILATION RATES WILL GENERALLY REMAIN POOR ACROSS THE VALLEYS  
AND PLAINS TODAY AND FRIDAY. THE HIGHER TERRAIN WILL SEE A MIX OF  
VENTILATION...RANGING FROM POOR TO GOOD.  
 
--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---  
 
COZ220-262345-  
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....38-50F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT...EXCEPT 18-31 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 5500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 19 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-22F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-73 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-57F...EXCEPT 35-47F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-15 PERCENT...EXCEPT 14-26 PERCENT ABOVE 10000  
FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 3500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1100...THEN 10500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 5500  
FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 21 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1100...THEN  
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1300...THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL  
1600...THEN GOOD.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 26. HIGHS  
27 TO 49. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 10 TO 22. HIGHS  
19 TO 38. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 7 TO 17.  
HIGHS 26 TO 45. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 8 TO 19. HIGHS 28 TO 47.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 19. HIGHS  
19 TO 39.  
 

 
 
COZ223-262345-  
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-  
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....39-50F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
MORNING.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-24F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-76 PERCENT...EXCEPT 41-61 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....36-49F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 5500 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 23. HIGHS  
28 TO 43. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 14 TO 22. HIGHS  
20 TO 35. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 9 TO 16.  
HIGHS 27 TO 39. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 17. HIGHS 30 TO 41.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 18. HIGHS  
22 TO 36.  
 

 
 
COZ224-262345-  
SAN LUIS VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-53F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....5-16F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH UNTIL 0200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-53F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AROUND 5  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1400...THEN 4500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 18. HIGHS  
44 TO 50. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 15 TO 19. HIGHS 35 TO 40.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 10 TO 14.  
HIGHS 34 TO 41. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 6 TO 13. HIGHS 39 TO 46.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 7 TO 14. HIGHS  
IN THE 30S.  
 

 
 
COZ225-262345-  
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-  
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...  
WET MOUNTAINS  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-59F...EXCEPT 37-46F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....14-29F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........44-69 PERCENT...EXCEPT 35-54 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-60F...EXCEPT 36-47F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING 15-30 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100. 5500 FT AGL AFTER 1200.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 30. HIGHS  
36 TO 51. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 15 TO 26. HIGHS 24 TO 38.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 10 TO 21.  
HIGHS 31 TO 42. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 22. HIGHS 34 TO 48.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 22.  
HIGHS 25 TO 40.  
 

 
 
COZ222-262345-  
FREMONT COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-63F...EXCEPT 44-47F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING 15-30 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....17-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........48-71 PERCENT...EXCEPT 30-47 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-63F...EXCEPT 41-47F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-16 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 18 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 32. HIGHS  
38 TO 53. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 16 TO 30. HIGHS 27 TO 42.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 11 TO 25.  
HIGHS 32 TO 47. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 14 TO 26. HIGHS 36 TO 53.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 26.  
HIGHS 25 TO 43.  
 

 
 
COZ221-262345-  
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-  
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59F...EXCEPT 31-49F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 6000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 17 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1300...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....18-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........37-56 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-25 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-60F...EXCEPT 37-49F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........7-16 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100. 9000 FT AGL AFTER 1300.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1300...THEN VERY GOOD.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 31. HIGHS  
36 TO 49. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 14 TO 25. HIGHS 26 TO 36.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 10 TO 20.  
HIGHS 29 TO 41. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 22. HIGHS 35 TO 49.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO 20.  
HIGHS 24 TO 37.  
 

 
 
COZ226-262345-  
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-61F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1300...THEN 5500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 0700...THEN EAST  
AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN SOUTH UNTIL  
1000...THEN WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1400...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1500...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-36F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........39-54 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-16 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100...THEN 3000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1200...THEN 6000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 3000  
FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1300...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 28 TO 34. HIGHS 46 TO 51.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 17 TO 26. HIGHS  
31 TO 38. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 15 TO 23.  
HIGHS 36 TO 42. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 25. HIGHS 45 TO 51.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 26.  
HIGHS IN THE 30S.  
 

 
 
COZ227-262345-  
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-25 MPH BECOMING 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 1000...THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-33F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-72 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 11 MPH UNTIL 1900...THEN NORTH  
AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-15 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 4500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0600...THEN WEST  
AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 32. HIGHS 49 TO 54.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
RAIN. LOWS 21 TO 29. HIGHS 37 TO 42. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 17 TO 23.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 24. HIGHS NEAR 50.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 25.  
HIGHS 34 TO 41.  
 

 
 
COZ228-262345-  
PUEBLO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PUEBLO  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-66F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 18 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 32. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO  
MID 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS 24 TO 30.  
HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 19 TO 24.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17 TO 25. HIGHS 48 TO 54.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 27.  
HIGHS NEAR 40.  
 

 
 
COZ229-262345-  
HUERFANO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...WALSENBURG  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE  
MORNING.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-33F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........45-52 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1400...THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1400...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 19 TO 22.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 40S.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 26.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
 

 
 
COZ230-262345-  
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-33F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........40-47 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING WEST 10-20 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 19 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-68F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0600. FAIR AFTER 1300.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S TO LOWER 30S.  
HIGHS 51 TO 57. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS 22 TO 27.  
HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 18 TO 23.  
HIGHS 40 TO 47. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 22. HIGHS 48 TO 55.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40.  
 

 
 
COZ231-262345-  
CROWLEY COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...ORDWAY  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-62F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-27F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........71-80 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 22. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
20S. HIGHS 36 TO 41.  
 

 
 
COZ232-262345-  
OTERO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-62F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........58-77 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 19 TO 22.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17 TO 21. HIGHS NEAR 50.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40.  
 

 
 
COZ233-262345-  
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE MORNING.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-30 MPH BECOMING 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-36F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........36-52 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-68F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-14 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE MORNING.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 32. HIGHS IN THE 50S. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS 22 TO 27.  
HIGHS 36 TO 41. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO  
30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 19 TO 23.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS  
49 TO 54.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40.  
 

 
 
COZ234-262345-  
KIOWA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EADS  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-24 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....22-27F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........69-83 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS  
UP TO 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS 19 TO 22.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 21. HIGHS NEAR 50.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
20S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S.  
 

 
 
COZ235-236-262345-  
BENT COUNTY-PROWERS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LAMAR...LAS ANIMAS  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-29F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-78 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-25  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS 53 TO 58. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS 43 TO 48. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 22. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40.  
 

 
 
COZ237-262345-  
BACA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD  
447 AM MST THU NOV 26 2009  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 25-40 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1400...THEN 4000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........54-64 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-68F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1300...THEN 4000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS 54 TO 61.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. LOWS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP  
TO 30 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE LOWER  
TO MID 20S. HIGHS 44 TO 49. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE 20S.  
HIGHS 40 TO 46.  
 

 
   
OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS
 
 
TEMPERATURES BELOW NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION NEAR NORMAL.  
 

 
 
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