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FNUS55 KPUB 021121
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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
DISCUSSION
NORTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL KEEP MUCH OF THE REGION DRY INTO THE
WEEKEND, THOUGH THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND SPECIFICALLY THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS WILL SEE SOME ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL TODAY. PEAK
TIMING FOR THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL LOOKS TO BE THROUGH 0900.
SNOWFALL WILL THEN START TO DISSIPATE AND BEGIN TO MOVE OUT OF THE
AREA COMPLETELY BY THURSDAY EVENING.
WARMING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED FOR THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY,
THEN AN INTRUSION OF ARCTIC AIR WILL COOL TEMPERATURES
SIGNIFICANTLY FOR SUNDAY THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY. THERE WILL BE A
BETTER CHANCE FOR MORE WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION STARTING SATURDAY
NIGHT AND LASTING THROUGH TUESDAY.
SURFACE-BASED INVERSIONS WILL BREAK BETWEEN 0800 AND 0900
THURSDAY, ALLOWING VENTILATION RATES TO IMPROVE TO GOOD TO VERY
GOOD ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN AND I-25 CORRIDOR, FIRE ZONES 220
THROUGH 230, BETWEEN 1000 AND 1700. POOR TO AT BEST FAIR SMOKE
DISPERSION IS FORECAST FOR ALL OF THE AREA ON FRIDAY.
--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---
COZ220-022315-
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY INCLUDING LAKE COUNTY AND CHAFFEE
COUNTY-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(58 PERCENT). SCATTERED SHOWERS IN
THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS EARLY IN THE
AFTERNOON. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW EARLY IN THE
MORNING. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW EARLY IN THE
MORNING. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW LATE IN THE
MORNING.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....31-48F...EXCEPT 18-31F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........30-41 PERCENT...EXCEPT 43-62 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.50 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 55 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 31 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW IN THE
EVENING.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....9-24F.
MAX HUMIDITY........54-71 PERCENT...EXCEPT 62-80 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 47 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(31 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-52F...EXCEPT 26-41F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........27-34 PERCENT...EXCEPT 35-49 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 24 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS
13 TO 26. HIGHS 20 TO 43. WEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
45 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. SCATTERED SHOWERS.
LOWS 4 TO 19. HIGHS 10 TO 35. WEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 45 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS ZERO TO
15 ABOVE. HIGHS 10 TO 34. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 3 BELOW TO
13 ABOVE ZERO. HIGHS 8 TO 30.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 5 BELOW TO
9 ABOVE ZERO. HIGHS 12 TO 36.
COZ221-022315-
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE INCLUDING PIKES PEAK AND FLORISSANT
FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....34-44F...EXCEPT 20-33F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT...EXCEPT 38-48 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH...EXCEPT WEST 15-25 MPH MOUNTAIN
TOP WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 45-63 MPH INCREASING TO 52-66 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5500 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 39 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN AROUND
25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1100,
THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(38 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....18-29F.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-62 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH...EXCEPT WEST 5-15 MPH
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH
DECREASING TO 25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 46 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(46 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-53F...EXCEPT 30-44F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT...EXCEPT 26-34 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 42 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 33. HIGHS 31 TO 49. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 23. HIGHS
18 TO 35. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 8 TO 20. HIGHS 18 TO 37. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 19. HIGHS
11 TO 29.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 4 TO 15. HIGHS 21 TO 39.
COZ222-022315-
FREMONT COUNTY INCLUDING CANON CITY/HOWARD/TEXAS CREEK-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-52F...EXCEPT 27-32F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT...EXCEPT 40-44 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH...EXCEPT WEST 15-25 MPH
MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 57 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6000 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 3000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 27 MPH UNTIL 1000, THEN AROUND 42
MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN NORTHWEST AROUND 27 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1000, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1100,
THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-31F.
MAX HUMIDITY........48-66 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH...EXCEPT WEST 5-15 MPH MOUNTAIN
TOP WINDS. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 25
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 38-54 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 39-49
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(37 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-59F...EXCEPT 36-41F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT...EXCEPT 31-34 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 46 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 35. HIGHS 35 TO 54. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 26. HIGHS
27 TO 43. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 23. HIGHS 27 TO 44. WEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 22. HIGHS
21 TO 35.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 7 TO 18. HIGHS 28 TO 46.
COZ223-022315-
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS INCLUDING WOLF
CREEK PASS AND CREEDE-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT). SCATTERED SHOWERS
EARLY IN THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE IN
THE MORNING. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW IN THE
MORNING. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW LATE IN THE
MORNING.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....31-46F...EXCEPT 23-37F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........27-46 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.10 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 52-67 MPH DECREASING TO 45-63 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 34 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN WEST
AROUND 23 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-22F.
MAX HUMIDITY........62-84 PERCENT...EXCEPT 52-74 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH
DECREASING TO 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(30 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-48F.
MIN HUMIDITY........27-38 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 44 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. SCATTERED
SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 26. HIGHS 23 TO 42. WEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING SNOW. ISOLATED SHOWERS.
LOWS 6 TO 16. HIGHS 17 TO 35. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 40 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 4 TO 13. HIGHS 17 TO 33. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 4 TO 13. HIGHS
14 TO 30.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO TO 10 ABOVE. HIGHS 18 TO
34.
COZ224-022315-
SAN LUIS VALLEY INCLUDING ALAMOSA/DEL NORTE/FORT GARLAND/SAGUACHE-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....43-48F.
MIN HUMIDITY........26-29 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........2 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 52-69 MPH DECREASING TO 47-64 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 14 MPH UNTIL 1100, THEN
NORTHWEST AROUND 24 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN NORTH
AROUND 12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1200, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(27 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....8-18F.
MAX HUMIDITY........90-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN
SOUTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(28 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-53F.
MIN HUMIDITY........25-29 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 44 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 23. HIGHS 44 TO 50.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 8 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
30S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 10. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
30S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 5 TO 11. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS ZERO TO 6 ABOVE. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 30S.
COZ225-022315-
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE INCLUDING SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS/WET
MOUNTAINS/LA VETA PASS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....35-51F...EXCEPT 23-34F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-32 PERCENT...EXCEPT 34-46 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 62 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 36 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN AROUND 22
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1000, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(27 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....17-32F.
MAX HUMIDITY........45-67 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 39 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(35 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....41-58F...EXCEPT 28-43F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........18-26 PERCENT...EXCEPT 24-36 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 44 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 37. HIGHS 29 TO 54. WEST
WINDS AROUND 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 26. HIGHS
19 TO 39. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 7 TO 22. HIGHS 18 TO 40. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 21. HIGHS
13 TO 31.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 3 TO 16. HIGHS 17 TO 41.
COZ226-022315-
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY INCLUDING MONUMENT AND BLACK FOREST-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-44F.
MIN HUMIDITY........32-36 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 43-56 MPH INCREASING TO 52-62 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 6000 FT AGL UNTIL
1500, THEN 3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 1000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 1000, THEN NORTHWEST
AROUND 27 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN NORTH AROUND 13
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1000, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1100, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1200, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1500, THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(35 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
CLOUDY(54 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....20-25F.
MAX HUMIDITY........71-85 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-55 MPH DECREASING TO 38-48 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 8 MPH UNTIL 2000, THEN
SOUTHEAST AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 2200, THEN
SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(52 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-53F.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-26 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 38 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 30. HIGHS 43 TO 49.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 21. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 18. HIGHS 33 TO 38. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 18. HIGHS
25 TO 31.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 13. HIGHS NEAR 40.
COZ227-022315-
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY INCLUDING FORT CARSON AND COLORADO
SPRINGS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....41-47F.
MIN HUMIDITY........28-34 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 52 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 12 MPH UNTIL 0900, THEN NORTHWEST
AROUND 24 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN NORTH AROUND 12
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(34 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
CLOUDY(51 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-24F.
MAX HUMIDITY........76-91 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-53 MPH DECREASING TO 38-48 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 8 MPH UNTIL 2100, THEN
SOUTHEAST UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH AROUND 11 MPH
UNTIL 0500, THEN WEST AROUND 12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(48 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-55F.
MIN HUMIDITY........22-26 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 1300. SOUTH AROUND 7
MPH AFTER 1700.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 30. HIGHS 41 TO 50.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 22. HIGHS
35 TO 40. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 19. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 14. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
40S.
COZ228-022315-
PUEBLO COUNTY INCLUDING PUEBLO-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-52F.
MIN HUMIDITY........25-30 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 52 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 19 MPH UNTIL 1200. NORTH AROUND 15
MPH AFTER 1600.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(27 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-26F.
MAX HUMIDITY........74-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-54 MPH BECOMING WEST AND
DECREASING TO 35-45 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 2100, THEN EAST AROUND
8 MPH UNTIL 2200, THEN SOUTH AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL
0100, THEN WEST AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(40 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-58F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 39 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 13 MPH UNTIL 1500. SOUTHEAST
AROUND 9 MPH AFTER 1700.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 32. HIGHS 43 TO 54. WEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 23. HIGHS
NEAR 40. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 20. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S.
COZ229-022315-
HUERFANO COUNTY INCLUDING WALSENBURG-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-52F.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-25 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 49-63 MPH DECREASING TO 44-60 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 29 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN AROUND
16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-30F.
MAX HUMIDITY........54-72 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 38-53 MPH BECOMING WEST AND
DECREASING TO 33-43 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(35 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-59F.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 38 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
40 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS NEAR 40. SOUTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 20. HIGHS
NEAR 30.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
40S.
COZ230-022315-
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY INCLUDING TRINIDAD AND THATCHER-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-55F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-25 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 56 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 6000 FT AGL UNTIL
1600, THEN 1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 24 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN AROUND
12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1600,
THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....22-29F.
MAX HUMIDITY........59-78 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 36-53 MPH BECOMING WEST 31-41 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 0100, THEN SOUTHWEST
AROUND 13 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(34 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-61F.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 36 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30 TO 39. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 25. HIGHS
NEAR 40. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17 TO 22. HIGHS NEAR 40. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 21. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 17. HIGHS 40 TO 45.
COZ231-022315-
CROWLEY COUNTY INCLUDING ORDWAY-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-48F.
MIN HUMIDITY........31-33 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 43-53 MPH INCREASING TO 45-61 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 1000, THEN WEST
AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 1500, THEN NORTHWEST AROUND
13 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN EAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(31 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-19F.
MAX HUMIDITY........96-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-58 MPH DECREASING TO 36-46 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 8 MPH UNTIL 0300, THEN EAST
AROUND 7 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-51F.
MIN HUMIDITY........30-33 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING EAST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 37 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH UNTIL 0800, THEN SOUTHWEST
AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN SOUTH AROUND 7
MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN EAST AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 23. HIGHS NEAR 40. EAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 20. HIGHS
NEAR 40. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 15. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 16. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 13. HIGHS NEAR 40.
COZ232-022315-
OTERO COUNTY INCLUDING LA JUNTA AND WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-50F.
MIN HUMIDITY........27-31 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 45-55 MPH INCREASING TO 47-60 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 14 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN NORTHEAST
AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-23F.
MAX HUMIDITY........93-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 39-58 MPH DECREASING TO 35-45 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 2300. SOUTHWEST AROUND
8 MPH AFTER 0200.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(35 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-57F.
MIN HUMIDITY........25-33 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 36 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN EAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 28. HIGHS 43 TO 53.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS
NEAR 40. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 18. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 18. HIGHS
IN THE MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S.
COZ233-022315-
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY INCLUDING PINON CANYON-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-52F.
MIN HUMIDITY........23-28 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST AROUND 54 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1600, THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....22-28F.
MAX HUMIDITY........68-85 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-58 MPH BECOMING WEST AND
DECREASING TO 31-41 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 11 MPH UNTIL 2300, THEN SOUTH
AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(29 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-60F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-25 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 34 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30 TO 39. HIGHS 54 TO 60.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 20 TO 25. HIGHS
IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS
UP TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 23. HIGHS 38 TO 43. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 22. HIGHS
29 TO 36.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 18. HIGHS 38 TO 44.
COZ234-022315-
KIOWA COUNTY INCLUDING EADS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....43-46F.
MIN HUMIDITY........32-38 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 44-59 MPH INCREASING TO 47-66 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0900, THEN NORTHEAST
AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 1000, THEN SOUTH UNTIL 1200,
THEN SOUTHWEST AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN
SOUTHEAST AROUND 9 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....15-19F.
MAX HUMIDITY........100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 48-67 MPH DECREASING TO 41-53 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 11 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH
AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(31 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-50F.
MIN HUMIDITY........34-37 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 5-10 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 33-45 MPH DECREASING TO 29-39 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS 34 TO 39. EAST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 18. HIGHS 32 TO
37. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 15. HIGHS NEAR 40. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 13. HIGHS 39 TO 44.
COZ235-022315-
BENT COUNTY INCLUDING LAS ANIMAS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-50F.
MIN HUMIDITY........30-33 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 44-54 MPH INCREASING TO 46-63 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 11 MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN EAST AROUND
8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-25F.
MAX HUMIDITY........93-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 44-62 MPH DECREASING TO 38-48 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 13 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH
AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(29 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-56F.
MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST AROUND 36 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN EAST
AROUND 14 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. LOWS 22 TO 28. HIGHS 40 TO 51. EAST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 21. HIGHS
IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 18. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 18. HIGHS
IN THE MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 16. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S.
COZ236-022315-
PROWERS COUNTY INCLUDING LAMAR-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-47F.
MIN HUMIDITY........32-36 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 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.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 44-56 MPH INCREASING TO 46-63 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 8 MPH UNTIL 1100, THEN AROUND 10
MPH UNTIL 1600, THEN EAST AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-23F.
MAX HUMIDITY........97-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 49-64 MPH DECREASING TO 41-51 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 13 MPH UNTIL 0100, THEN SOUTH
AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-54F.
MIN HUMIDITY........31-36 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 36-46 MPH DECREASING TO 30-40 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS 39 TO 44.
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 19. HIGHS
IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 16. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 17. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 40S.
COZ237-022315-
BACA COUNTY INCLUDING SPRINGFIELD AND EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS-
421 AM MST THU JAN 2 2025
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-51F.
MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 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.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 46-56 MPH INCREASING TO 48-62 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1600, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 17 MPH UNTIL 1600. EAST AROUND 10
MPH AFTER 1700.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1600, THEN POOR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....20-25F.
MAX HUMIDITY........90-100 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 46-62 MPH DECREASING TO 35-47 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 12 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FRIDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-57F.
MIN HUMIDITY........27-31 PERCENT.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 32-45 MPH DECREASING TO 28-38 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 30. HIGHS 45 TO 56.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 17 TO 21. HIGHS
36 TO 41. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 19. HIGHS 39 TO 44. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 18. HIGHS
31 TO 36.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 16. HIGHS 41 TO 46.
OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS
TEMPERATURES ABOVE NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION ABOVE NORMAL.
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