851  
FNUS55 KPUB 091049  
FWFPUB  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
DISCUSSION  
A WEAK DISTURBANCE WILL BRING ISOLATED SHOWERS TO  
THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THIS MORNING...BUT ANY PRECIPITATION WILL  
BE VERY LIGHT. WARMER AND DRIER WEATHER WILL RETURN ON TUESDAY AND  
WILL LAST THROUGH INTO THURSDAY. A STRONG STORM WILL DEVELOP OVER  
THE WESTERN U.S. LATE THURSDAY...THEN MOVE ACROSS THE ROCKIES  
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING WINDY AND  
COOLER WEATHER TO MUCH OF SOUTHERN COLORADO LATE IN THE WEEK AND  
OVER THE WEEKEND...ALONG WITH AN INCREASING CHANCE OF SNOW OVER  
THE AREA ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.  
 
TODAY...FAIRLY LOW MIXING HEIGHTS WILL KEEP DISPERSAL IN THE POOR  
TO FAIR CATEGORY OVER THE PLAINS...WHILE THE MOUNTAINS WILL RANGE  
FROM GOOD TO VERY GOOD. ON TUESDAY...MOST AREAS WILL SEE GOOD  
DISPERSAL AS MIXING HEIGHTS RISE.  
 
--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---  
 
COZ220-092330-  
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(57 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS IN  
THE MORNING.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-56F...EXCEPT 32-44F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT...EXCEPT 31-41 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900...THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 19 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1000...THEN  
VERY GOOD.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....17-27F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-80 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1900. POOR AFTER 0300.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(35 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60F...EXCEPT 35-50F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 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........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 17 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1400...THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL  
1600...THEN GOOD.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 27. HIGHS 39 TO 62. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 34. HIGHS 34 TO 57. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 31. HIGHS  
27 TO 49. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 21.  
HIGHS 25 TO 43.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 21. HIGHS  
27 TO 42.  
 
 
 
COZ223-092330-  
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-  
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(45 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
EARLY IN THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE IN  
THE MORNING.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-55F...EXCEPT 36-47F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT...EXCEPT 30-39 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 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........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900...THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. VERY GOOD AFTER 0900.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-28F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-79 PERCENT...EXCEPT 54-69 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1800...THEN POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(30 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-57F...EXCEPT 40-50F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 6500 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0600. GOOD AFTER 1400.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 30. HIGHS 38 TO 55.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 30. HIGHS 36 TO 53.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS  
27 TO 45. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 22. HIGHS  
26 TO 41.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 21. HIGHS  
27 TO 43.  
 
 
 
COZ224-092330-  
SAN LUIS VALLEY-  
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1000...THEN  
SOUTHWEST AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0800. VERY GOOD AFTER 1400.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-28F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........79-89 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1800...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1800. POOR AFTER 2300.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-59F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. GOOD AFTER 1400.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 27. HIGHS 56 TO 61.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 29. HIGHS 54 TO 59.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 50. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 22. HIGHS  
41 TO 46.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 21. HIGHS  
37 TO 48.  
 
 
 
COZ225-092330-  
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-  
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...  
WET MOUNTAINS  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(59 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-56F...EXCEPT 36-49F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING 10-25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 9000 FT AGL AFTER 1000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200...THEN  
VERY GOOD.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-86 PERCENT...EXCEPT 63-83 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 15-25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1800...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1800...THEN POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61F...EXCEPT 38-51F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1400...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 37. HIGHS 43 TO 62.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 38. HIGHS 41 TO 63.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 25 TO 36. HIGHS  
34 TO 52. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 26. HIGHS  
30 TO 48.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 23. HIGHS  
32 TO 51.  
 
 
 
COZ222-092330-  
FREMONT COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(60 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
EARLY IN THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE IN  
THE MORNING.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-56F...EXCEPT 38-46F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-34 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1400...THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL  
1500...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........75-86 PERCENT...EXCEPT 64-70 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1800...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 2200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(33 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-63F...EXCEPT 43-51F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-25 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 7000 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1400...THEN  
GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 36. HIGHS 50 TO 66. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32 TO 41. HIGHS 46 TO 67. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 29 TO 40. HIGHS  
39 TO 55. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 19 TO 29. HIGHS  
36 TO 48.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 26. HIGHS  
34 TO 47.  
 
 
 
COZ221-092330-  
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-  
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(64 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS IN  
THE MORNING.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-51F...EXCEPT 33-44F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1100...THEN  
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-29F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-100 PERCENT...EXCEPT 74-88 PERCENT ABOVE  
10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(34 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-59F...EXCEPT 36-49F ABOVE 10000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0900. 6500 FT AGL  
AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0800. GOOD AFTER 1300.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 34. HIGHS 46 TO 62. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 31 TO 38. HIGHS 44 TO 61. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 28 TO 35. HIGHS  
34 TO 50. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 19 TO 23. HIGHS  
31 TO 44.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 23. HIGHS  
31 TO 45.  
 
 
 
COZ226-092330-  
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(45  
PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-51F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1500...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-29F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-89 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0400...THEN  
SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(34 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 5500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 17 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO  
25 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 30S. HIGHS 46 TO 52.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 28. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 27. HIGHS  
IN THE 40S.  
 
 
 
COZ227-092330-  
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(69 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY  
SUNNY(47 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-38 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900...THEN 4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1300...THEN  
POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-92 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 0400...THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(33 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-62F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000...THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS 43 TO 48.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 25. HIGHS  
44 TO 49.  
 
 
 
COZ228-092330-  
PUEBLO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PUEBLO  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY(69 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY  
SUNNY(47 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-56F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-36 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 1000...THEN SOUTHEAST  
AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-94 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 0100...THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(31 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 31 TO 37. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO  
MID 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 41. HIGHS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS IN THE 50S. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS 44 TO 50.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO  
MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S.  
 
 
 
COZ229-092330-  
HUERFANO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...WALSENBURG  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(48  
PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-56F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 3 MPH UNTIL 1000...THEN SOUTH  
AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 2200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(27 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100...THEN 6500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S  
TO LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO  
MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S.  
 
 
 
COZ230-092330-  
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(56 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 3 MPH UNTIL 1300...THEN  
SOUTHEAST AROUND 6 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........85-93 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(28 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100...THEN 7000 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS 64 TO 69.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 65 TO 70.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID TO UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS 45 TO 52.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 21 TO 27. HIGHS  
NEAR 50.  
 
 
 
COZ231-092330-  
CROWLEY COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...ORDWAY  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(43  
PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-34 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 20-30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(29 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-29F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........96-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 0400...THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(34 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-63F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-33 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 3 MPH UNTIL 0600...THEN NORTHEAST  
AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0700...THEN SOUTHEAST AROUND  
12 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS  
IN THE MID TO UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS  
NEAR 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID TO UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER  
20S. HIGHS NEAR 50.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
 
 
 
COZ232-092330-  
OTERO COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(44  
PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 20-30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-33F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........95-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-25 MPH BECOMING 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(32 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 11 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 33 TO 39. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S  
TO LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S.  
HIGHS NEAR 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS  
NEAR 50.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS 48 TO 53.  
 
 
 
COZ233-092330-  
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(46  
PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-57F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1300. SOUTHEAST AROUND  
9 MPH AFTER 1600.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(27 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-36F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........91-98 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(33 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-65F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1300...THEN 6500 FT AGL UNTIL  
1600...THEN 3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1600...THEN  
FAIR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS NEAR 70.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 70. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID TO UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS  
49 TO 55.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS 50 TO 55.  
 
 
 
COZ234-092330-  
KIOWA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EADS  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(63 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 20-30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-31F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........99-100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(32 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-62F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1500...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 43. HIGHS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 70. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS  
NEAR 50.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
 
 
 
COZ235-236-092330-  
BENT COUNTY-PROWERS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...LAMAR...LAS ANIMAS  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(62 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-58F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 20-30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 7 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-32F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 8 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 13 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 45. HIGHS NEAR 70. SOUTH  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 44. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 42. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID TO  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S.  
 
 
 
COZ237-092330-  
BACA COUNTY-  
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD  
349 AM MST MON NOV 9 2009  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(65 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-57F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 6 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(32 PERCENT).  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-36F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........100 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 9 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(48 PERCENT).  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-64F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600...THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 14 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1600...THEN  
POOR.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS NEAR 60. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO  
MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 50S.  
 
 
   
OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS  
 
TEMPERATURES ABOVE NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION BELOW NORMAL.  
 
 
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