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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RIVERTON WY  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
..HOT...BREEZY AND VERY DRY CONDITIONS EXPECTED THURSDAY
 
 
   
DISCUSSION
 
A WEAK UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE OVER IDAHO WILL MOVE  
EAST SOUTHEAST ACROSS CENTRAL WYOMING TONIGHT WITH A FEW  
THUNDERSTORMS FIRING OFF AHEAD OF THIS FEATURE PRIMARILY ALONG THE  
OWL CREEK...BIG HORN AND EAST SLOPES OF THE WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS  
AND ADJACENT BASINS.  
 
WEDNESDAY...A DRIER WESTERLY FLOW WILL PUSH INTO WEST CENTRAL  
WYOMING IN THE AFTERNOON SETTING UP A DRYLINE NEAR THE  
NATRONA/FREMONT COUNTY LINE. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL FIRE OFF  
NEAR AND EAST OF THIS DRYLINE.  
 
THURSDAY...A TROUGH WILL MOVE INTO WESTERN CANADA WITH VERY  
DRY...BREEZY AND HOT CONDITIONS DEVELOPING ACROSS MUCH OF  
WYOMING...ESPECIALLY THE SOUTH...THURSDAY AFTERNOON. WIDESPREAD  
VALLEY TEMPERATURES IN THE 90S...MOUNTAIN TEMPERATURES 75 TO 85 WITH  
RELATIVE HUMIDITY NEAR 10 PERCENT OR LESS AND WEST WIND AT 15 TO  
25 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS ARE LIKELY.  
 
   
..THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS
 
   
..HAINES INDEX IS HIGH LEVEL HAINES BOTH DAY AND NIGHT
 
 
WYZ280-091030-  
NATRONA COUNTY / CASPER BLM-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-78 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
0300...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.5 PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
NORTH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500-5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1800-2300 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (5500-39100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST AROUND 5  
MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-7500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11500-12400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15900-58100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-69 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN SOUTHWEST.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7100-7800 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2600-3300 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (11900-23300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........7-13 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000-8600 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12900-13500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (63600-69300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (185600-195300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.  
 

 
 
WYZ283-091030-  
UPPER WIND RIVER BASIN / WIND RIVER BASIN-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-57.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-67 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND  
5 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4300-4800 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1200-1900 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3500-29100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-90.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-17 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 1200...THEN  
SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-7600 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12000-13000  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (25300-31500 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD (83200-95400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-58.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......11 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTH  
10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN WEST.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-7700 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1800-2600 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (9900-25800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-95.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........6-12 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7400-8100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12600-13500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (78700-87300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (201400-210000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.  
 

 
 
WYZ285-091030-  
SOUTH BIGHORN MOUNTAINS-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-55.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-76 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN EAST  
10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.5 PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTHWEST.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3800-4600 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1800-2300 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6300-19400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5900-7100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9500-11500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (19700-58300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-58.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN EAST  
10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6200-7100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2600-3100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (13100-26000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-89.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-16 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-7700 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 10700-12300  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR TO GOOD (59100-64200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN EXCELLENT (159000-174500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
NOT AS WARM. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
 

 
 
WYZ281-091030-  
JOHNSON COUNTY / CASPER BLM-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-59.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-70 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN SOUTHEAST.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4400-5100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1500-2600 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (7300-27900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-90.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6600-7200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 10800-11500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (16200-47100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-66 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN EAST 10 TO  
15 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-6900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 900-2900 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6400-35000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-15 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7200-8100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12500-13400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR (50800-56000 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (159300-168900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS  
AROUND 80. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.  
 

 
 
WYZ282-091030-  
SOUTH BIG HORN BASIN / WORLAND BLM-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-71 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN NORTHEAST  
10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN EAST AROUND 5  
MPH.  
LAL.................2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4100-4700 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1400-2000 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3400-16700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-93.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH  
UNTIL 1500...THEN EAST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6900-7700 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11500-12800  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (20100-60700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-59.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN NORTHEAST  
10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN WEST AROUND 5  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 2400...THEN  
SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6100-7300 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 700-2400 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3600-18200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-97.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........7-13 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6900-8000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12700-13600  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (60000-71000 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (187200-202100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.  
 

 
 
WYZ275-091030-  
NORTH BIG HORN BASIN / WORLAND BLM-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-59.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........57-63 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN AROUND 5  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4300-4900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1700-2200 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (7700-26700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-92.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHEAST AROUND 5  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6700-7600 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 10800-12500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (24700-74500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
NORTHWEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5800-7200 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 600-2600 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4400-36900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-97.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........8-14 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500-7500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11600-13000  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (61900-73700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (177900-196600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.   
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.  
 

 
 
WYZ276-091030-  
CODY FOOTHILLS-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-56.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4200-4700 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1400-1900 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (5600-25400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-87.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 1200...THEN  
SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6800-7500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11500-12600  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (39900-45000 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN GOOD TO VERY GOOD (98600-109800  
KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-57.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........48-54 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 0300...THEN WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6800-8100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1900-3400 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (15400-37800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-92.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-16 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST 15  
TO 20 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7100-8000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11700-12800  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD TO VERY GOOD (91900-100700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN EXCELLENT (206500-219100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS  
IN THE UPPER 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
 

 
 
WYZ287-091030-  
OWL CREEK MOUNTAINS-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........57-63 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN 10 TO  
15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTHWEST.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4100-4700 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1400-1900 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4000-15300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-86.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 1200...THEN  
SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 3.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500-7400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11000-12400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (33000-85500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-59.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........45-51 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................3 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6700-7300 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2100-2600 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (10100-21100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-91.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7200-7800 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11700-13000  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (80200-85100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (196200-204400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS  
IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
 

 
 
WYZ286-091030-  
ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS / NORTH SHOSHONE NF-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2400...THEN CLEAR. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-45.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-74 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
SOUTHWEST.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3300-4100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1600 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (8100-25300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY UNTIL 1200...THEN PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN AROUND 15  
MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5100-6400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8600-10600  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR (47500-52800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (90500-106500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-48.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........57-63 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......11 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
2100...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN WEST 5  
TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN AROUND 15  
MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-6900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2600-3100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (27100-44800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-17 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN AROUND 20  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5800-6800 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8600-10500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD TO VERY GOOD (93300-100700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN EXCELLENT (174900-193800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS  
IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
 

 
 
WYZ140-091030-  
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-74 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600-4100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (5000-25700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-77.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-6400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9500-10900  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR (53000-56800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
VERY GOOD (108900-120700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-69 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6300-7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2400-3000 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (29100-51700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-79.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 20 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5900-6400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9000-10000  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD TO VERY GOOD (99600-106700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN EXCELLENT (200800-217100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.  
HIGHS AROUND 70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70.  
 

 
 
WYZ415-091030-  
NORTH ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF AND GRAND TETON NP-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-69 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTH  
AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500-4200 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1300-1800 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4300-18100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5400-6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9000-11000  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR (44000-49600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (92900-102400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........58-64 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
SOUTHWEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000-7100 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2200-3100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (22600-34300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-19 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5600-6300 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8500-10100  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (84800-92800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (166300-180800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.  
HIGHS AROUND 70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70.  
 

 
 
WYZ416-091030-  
WEST WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS / EAST ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-44.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-68 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400. NORTHEAST  
AFTER 0300.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500-4200 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1400-1900 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6100-20600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN WEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000-6200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8200-10200  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (37100-40800 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN GOOD (86200-97000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-46.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-58 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5200-6300 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2000-2500 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (19300-36500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-16 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN AROUND 15  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500-6300 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8500-10400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (81100-84400 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (155000-166200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS AROUND  
70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
 

 
 
WYZ288-091030-  
EAST WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS / SOUTH SHOSHONE NF-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-69 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500-4400 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1700 FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6600-20300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1 UNTIL 1200...THEN 2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000-6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 8500-10500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (35600-40500 KNOT-FT) UNTIL  
1200...THEN GOOD (85100-96300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......14 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5200-6600 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2200-2700 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (19600-36400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-16 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 15 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-7000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9200-11200  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (83200-88500 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (162700-180300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS AROUND  
70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
 

 
 
WYZ414-091030-  
SALT AND WYOMING RANGES / WEST ZONE BRIDGER TETON NF-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-47.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......14 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
2400...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN NORTHEAST  
AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3800-4300 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1600-2100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (4400-27000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-80.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-6400 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9100-10500  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (29700-34400 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (95400-103300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-47.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-61 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700-6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1900-2600 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (15600-42300 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-82.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-17 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN AROUND 15  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5600-6200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9000-10200  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (68600-75100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (138800-152500 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.  
 

 
 
WYZ278-091030-  
UPPER GREEN RIVER BASIN / ROCK SPRINGS BLM-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-50.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-65 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
0300...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN NORTH  
15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN NORTHEAST AROUND  
10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4200-4800 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1100-2100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3500-30000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-15 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST 5 TO 10  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500-7000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 10900-11800  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (32400-37100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
VERY GOOD (117400-126000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-49.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
2400...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6400-6900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1500-2500 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (13700-51800 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........6-12 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH WITH HIGHER GUSTS.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500-7200 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11000-12300  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (83700-89600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (173000-182400 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.  
 

 
 
WYZ277-091030-  
LINCOLN AND UINTA COUNTIES / LOWER ELEVATIONS-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN NORTH  
15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN NORTHEAST AROUND  
10 MPH.  
LAL.................2 UNTIL 2400...THEN 1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3800-4900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1000-2700 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (3400-32600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-17 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHEAST  
UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6100-7000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 9900-11400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (27800-33200 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (79300-102000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-51.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........46-52 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH AND GUSTY UNTIL  
2400...THEN DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN WEST  
AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000-6800 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1300-3000 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (11000-50200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........8-14 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 0900...THEN WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN AROUND 15  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6200-7100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 10400-11800  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD TO VERY GOOD (63100-119900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 50. HIGHS 78 TO 83. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.  
 

 
 
WYZ279-091030-  
SWEETWATER COUNTY / ROCK SPRINGS BLM / FLAMING GORGE NRA-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........49-55 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTHEAST  
AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4400-5700 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1300-3300 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (6600-28900 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........9-15 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST AROUND 10  
MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6900-8100 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11400-12700  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (29000-32700 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
VERY GOOD (105900-117100 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........40-46 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500-7600 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1300-3100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO GOOD (14800-67200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-90.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........6-12 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6800-7900 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12000-12900  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (75300-84100 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (158400-177000 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID 80S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS 77 TO 82.  
 

 
 
WYZ289-091030-  
GRANITE / GREEN / FERRIS / RATTLESNAKE MOUNTAINS-  
229 PM MDT TUE JUL 8 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-68 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN EAST  
AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................2.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.5 PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN NORTH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4200-4900 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 1300-2300 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (5700-30700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-18 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE UNTIL 1500...THEN WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6700-7500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 11300-12400  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR (24500-31600 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
GOOD TO VERY GOOD (78900-100200 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-56 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2400...THEN  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 4-7 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 2100...THEN  
NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 0300...THEN SOUTH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6900-7600 FT AGL UNTIL 2400...THEN 2200-3100 FT  
AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR TO FAIR (17700-42600 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME  
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-91.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........6-12 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 5-9 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN WEST  
AROUND 10 MPH.  
RIDGE TOP WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
LAL.................1.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.ZERO PERCENT.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7400-8000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 12200-13100  
FT AGL.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD (77600-85300 KNOT-FT) UNTIL 1200...THEN  
EXCELLENT (188900-199700 KNOT-FT).  
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN  
THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS 77 TO 82.  
 

 
 

 
 
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