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FNUS55 KCYS 091021  
FWFCYS  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR SOUTHEAST WYOMING/WESTERN NEBRASKA  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHEYENNE WY  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
DISCUSSION  
FAIRLY QUIET WEATHER WILL BE OVER THE DISTRICT  
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. THE REGION WILL BE IN BETWEEN THE  
STORM TRACK TO OUR SOUTH AND ANOTHER AFFECTING THE NORTHERN PLAINS  
AAND GREAT LAKES. AFTER A WARMING DAY TODAY...TEMPERATURES WILL  
GENERALLY BE AT OR ABOVE NORMAL OVER THE DISTRICT THROUGH EARLY  
NEXT WEEK. THE SNOWY RANGE WILL SEE PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW OR  
FLURRIES AT THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS STARTING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...  
WITH THE REST OF THE DISTRICT STAYING DRY. WESTERLY SURFACE  
WINDS WILL GUST AS HIGH AS 35 MPH AT TIMES ALONG AND WEST OF  
THE LARAMIE RANGE.  
 
WYZ293-092315-  
NORTH AND SOUTHWEST CARBON COUNTY-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 0800...THEN MOSTLY SUNNY  
UNTIL 1100...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....22-27.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........48-54 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
AROUND 15 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200-2600 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14200-32900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....7-12.  
24 HR TREND......17 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-86 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......17 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......200-1400 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (2800-16700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....26-31.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........52-58 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800-2400 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14400-31100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 14. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
30S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND  
18. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND  
17. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S.  
 
 
 
WYZ296-092315-  
MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST IN THE MEDICINE BOW MOUNTAINS-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 0800...THEN MOSTLY SUNNY  
UNTIL 1100...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....18-24.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-49 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......15 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100-2900 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (17200-35900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2300...THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....2-10.  
24 HR TREND......15 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........86-92 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1600 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4600-19300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER  
1100.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....22-28.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........48-54 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200-3200 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (21200-40400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 10. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
20S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND  
11. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS  
AROUND 15. HIGHS AROUND 30. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 14.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 13. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 30S.  
 
 
 
WYZ292-092315-  
SOUTH CENTRAL WYOMING INCLUDING THE LARAMIE VALLEY-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....22-27.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44-50 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING WEST AROUND  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800-2100 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (8100-20200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....3-8.  
24 HR TREND......18 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........83-89 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1200 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3100-13200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........47-53 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......700-2100 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (12500-24200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 13. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
30S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 13. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 15.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND  
14. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 14. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S.  
 
 
 
WYZ295-092315-  
LARAMIE MOUNTAIN RANGE SOUTH-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....21-26.  
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-48 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING WEST AROUND  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800-2000 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (9700-18000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....6-11.  
24 HR TREND......17 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........80-86 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......17 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH AND GUSTY.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1200 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4300-14000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....23-28.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........48-54 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-1100 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10600-18000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 14. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
30S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S.  
 
 
 
WYZ294-092315-  
LARAMIE MOUNTAIN RANGE NORTH-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 0800...THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....21-29.  
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-51 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200-3000 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (15500-30400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....5-11.  
24 HR TREND......23 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........73-79 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......17 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH AND GUSTY.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1700 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3800-20400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....23-31.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........51-57 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-1900 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (13300-27300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
30S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 18.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE MID  
30S.  
 
 
 
WYZ291-092315-  
EAST-CENTRAL WYOMING. CONVERSE AND NIOBRARA COUNTIES-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....23-31.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44-50 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST  
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000-3000 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (13900-24800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....4-10.  
24 HR TREND......22 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-76 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......31 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......200-1600 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (1700-11600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-38.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-48 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-2900 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14400-26400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 13. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 13. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS AROUND 40.  
 
 
 
WYZ290-092315-  
SOUTHEAST WYOMING PLAINS INCLUDING PINE BLUFFS/CHEYENNE FOOTHILLS/  
PLATTE COUNTY/GOSHEN COUNTY-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....25-33.  
24 HR TREND......15 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-51 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1300-3100 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (14000-21000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....7-15.  
24 HR TREND......23 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........73-79 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......36 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH BECOMING WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1600 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (2200-10700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-40.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-48 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100-3100 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (16200-29500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 18. HIGHS AROUND 40. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.  
 
 
 
NEZ202-092315-  
SCOTTSBLUFF NATIONAL MONUMENT AND THE WILDCAT HILLS OF WESTERN  
NEBRASKA-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....21-27.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........54-60 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200-2400 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10600-18500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....2-8.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........88-94 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1300 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (2200-10400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....33-38.  
24 HR TREND......12 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........46-52 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......14 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......600-2500 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (8100-14700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 19. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.  
 
 
 
NEZ200-092315-  
NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST AND THE OGALLALA NATIONAL GRASSLANDS-  
321 AM MST TUE FEB 9 2010  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....17-22.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........55-61 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......900-1500 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (7300-10600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....2 BELOW TO 4 ABOVE ZERO.  
24 HR TREND......20 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-90 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300-1000 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3400-7000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-37.  
24 HR TREND......16 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44-50 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500-1500 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6700-9600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 11. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 12. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
30S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 17. HIGHS AROUND 40.    
PRESIDENTS DAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 16. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.  
 
 
 
WEILAND  
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