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FIRE WEATHER FORECAST FOR NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING FOR THE CHEYENNE RIDGE...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE NORTHEAST PLAINS, URBAN CORRIDOR, FOOTHILLS,
AND HIGH MOUNTAIN PARKS...
DISCUSSION...TODAY AND TONIGHT
ANOMALOUS HEAT, APPROACHING OR LOCALLY EXCEEDING ALL-TIME MARCH RECORDS,
AND A VERY DRY AIRMASS WITH MINIMUM HUMIDITY IN THE SINGLE DIGITS FOR THE
LOWER ELEVATIONS AND PORTIONS OF THE FOOTHILLS AND HIGH VALLEYS WILL SUSTAIN
ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR ALL AREAS. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT FOR MOST
LOCATIONS, KEEPING CRITICAL CONDITIONS AT BAY, WITH EXCEPTION OF THE CHEYENNE
RIDGE WHERE GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON ARE EXPECTED. OVERNIGHT
RECOVERIES WILL BE VERY POOR FOR THE FOOTHILLS AND URBAN CORRIDOR (LOCALLY
BELOW 20-25%), EXTENDING POTENTIAL BURN WINDOWS. GOOD SMOKE DISPERSAL IS
EXPECTED IN THE AFTERNOON GIVEN HEALTHY WINDS ALOFT AND ROBUST MIXING.
LONG TERM DISCUSSION...SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
ESSENTIALLY ALL LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO RECORD THEIR ALL-TIME HOTTEST
MARCH TEMPERATURES ON SATURDAY AS THE HEAT PEAKS, AND HUMIDITY LEVELS WILL
REMAIN EXCEPTIONALLY POOR, WITH WIDESPREAD SINGLE DIGIT VALUES POTENTIALLY
EXTENDING INTO THE HIGH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS AS WELL. WEST WINDS WILL BE BREEZIER
SATURDAY, ESPECIALLY FOR THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND HIGH COUNTRY, WHERE SUSTAINED
SPEEDS 15-20 MPH AND GUSTS 30 TO 45 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED. AS SUCH, CRITICAL
FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE WIDESPREAD ACROSS THE REGION.
A COLD FRONT WILL BRING A MODERATE COOLDOWN AND A SHIFT TO NORTH AND EAST WINDS
FOR SUNDAY. PRECIPITATION CHANCES ARE LOW (LESS THAN 25% FOR THE LOWER ELEVATIONS),
WITH ONLY LIGHT PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS (GENERALLY LESS THAN 0.10") EXPECTED FOR
THE MOUNTAINS.
HIGHLY UNSEASONABLE HEAT, VERY DRY CONDITIONS, AND PROGRESSIVELY BREEZIER
CONDITIONS THROUGH WEDNESDAY WILL DRIVE INCREASING FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS
EACH DAY PAST SUNDAY.
...THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS...
...ALL SURFACE WINDS ARE 20-FOOT...10-MINUTE AVERAGED WINDS...
...CWR IS CHANCE OF WETTING RAIN - 0.10 INCH OR MORE LIQUID...
...24 HR TRENDS ARE BASED ON AVERAGES OVER THE RESPECTIVE ZONE
GROUPS AND MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FORECAST VALUES
SHOWN IN THOSE GROUPS...
COZ238-202330-
LARIMER COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/NORTHWEST WELD COUNTY-
INCLUDING FORT COLLINS, HEREFORD, LOVELAND, NUNN,
AND WEST PAWNEE GRASSLANDS
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-86.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-10%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 9-17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000-9000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100. VERY GOOD AFTER 1400.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-50.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........26-36%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL UNTIL
2100, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 2400, THEN
1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0100, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1900, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1500, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY(30-35%).
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-89.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 7-15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 10500-11500 FT
AGL AFTER 1500.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1200. 25-30 MPH AFTER
1500.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1300, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10-17 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. EAST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTH WINDS 4-9 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. WEST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ239-202330-
BOULDER AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES BELOW 6000 FEET/WEST BROOMFIELD
COUNTY-
INCLUDING ARVADA, BOULDER, GOLDEN, LAKEWOOD, AND LONGMONT
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-85.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500-8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 1000, THEN NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-54.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........17-27%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-90.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-7%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000-4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 10000-11000
FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 20-25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST
WINDS 4-9 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS 4-8 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS 4-7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
COZ240-202330-
NORTH DOUGLAS COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/DENVER/WEST ADAMS AND
ARAPAHOE COUNTIES/EAST BROOMFIELD COUNTY-
INCLUDING AURORA, BRIGHTON, CITY OF DENVER,
DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HIGHLANDS RANCH, LITTLETON,
AND PARKER
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........7%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-9 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000-8000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1000, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-51.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........25-29%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000-3000 FT AGL UNTIL 2100, THEN BELOW 1000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2100, THEN SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-91.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 10000-11000 FT
AGL AFTER 1400.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1500, THEN WEST 15-20
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1700, THEN GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST
WINDS 6-13 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
70S. SOUTH WINDS 5-12 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 6-13 MPH.
COZ241-202330-
ELBERT/CENTRAL AND EAST DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET-
INCLUDING CASTLE ROCK, ELBERT, FONDIS, KIOWA, AND LARKSPUR
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-83.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-8 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000-9000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-50.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........24-28%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500-3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN BELOW 1000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2000, THEN SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL
2400, THEN AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1500, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-89.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9500-10500
FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN AROUND 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST
WINDS 7-14 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE MID 60S. EAST WINDS 9-16 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
SOUTH WINDS 9-16 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTH WINDS 7-14 MPH.
COZ242-202330-
NORTHEAST WELD COUNTY-
INCLUDING BRIGGSDALE, EAST PAWNEE GRASSLANDS, GROVER,
PAWNEE BUTTES, RAYMER, AND STONEHAM
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MDT
THIS EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-86.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 9-17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500-9500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100. EXCELLENT AFTER 1400.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-51.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........29-37%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD UNTIL 1900, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1500, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-91.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........6%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 9500-10500 FT AGL
AFTER 1500.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 20-25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR UNTIL 1300, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 12-18 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS 9-16 MPH.
MONDAY
WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS 7-14 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS 9-16 MPH.
COZ243-202330-
CENTRAL AND SOUTH WELD COUNTY-
INCLUDING EATON, FORT LUPTON, GREELEY, AND ROGGEN
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-88.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-10%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500-8500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-47.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........33-43%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN
SOUTHWEST UNTIL 2100, THEN LIGHT UNTIL 2200,
THEN SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0200, THEN
LIGHT.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1500, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY(30-35%).
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-92.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 9000-10000 FT AGL
AFTER 1400.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS UNTIL 1000. WEST 20-25 MPH AFTER
1400.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 9-16 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 6-13 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
70S. EAST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ244-202330-
MORGAN COUNTY-
INCLUDING BRUSH, FORT MORGAN, GOODRICH, AND WIGGINS
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-88.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000-9000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-46.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........35-43%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL UNTIL 2100, THEN BELOW 1000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN SOUTHWEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-93.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........6%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 7500-8500 FT AGL
AFTER 1400.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN 20-25 MPH UNTIL
1700, THEN AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1600, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1700, THEN GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10-17 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
MONDAY
WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTH WINDS 10-17 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. EAST WINDS 9-16 MPH.
COZ245-202330-
CENTRAL AND EAST ADAMS AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES-
INCLUDING BENNETT, BYERS, DEER TRAIL, AND LEADER
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-86.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH 4-8
MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500-7500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-49.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........27-37%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS UNTIL 2000, THEN SOUTH 10-15 MPH
UNTIL 0100, THEN SOUTHWEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1500, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-92.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-15 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000-9000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1600, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1700, THEN GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST
WINDS 9-15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE MID 60S. EAST WINDS 12-18 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTH WINDS 13-20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
COZ248-202330-
LOGAN COUNTY-
INCLUDING CROOK, MERINO, STERLING, AND PEETZ
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-11%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500-9500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN AROUND 20
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200. VERY GOOD AFTER 1400.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-50.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........33-43%.
24 HR TREND......7-10% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000-3000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN BELOW 1000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2000, THEN
SOUTHEAST UNTIL 2100, THEN SOUTHWEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-93.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 8-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 4000-5000 FT
AGL UNTIL 1400, THEN 9000-10000 FT AGL UNTIL
1700, THEN 5000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1300, THEN 20-25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1600, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1700, THEN GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10-17 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
MONDAY
WARMER. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS 9-16 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 9-16 MPH.
COZ249-202330-
WASHINGTON COUNTY-
INCLUDING AKRON, COPE, LAST CHANCE, AND OTIS
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 6-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500-8500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-50.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........31-39%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2100, THEN SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-93.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-7%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6000-7000 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500,
THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN GOOD UNTIL
1700, THEN FAIR.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS
8-15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 12-18 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE UPPER
30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS 14-24 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. NORTH WINDS 10-17 MPH.
COZ250-202330-
SEDGWICK COUNTY-
INCLUDING JULESBURG, OVID, AND SEDGWICK
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........12%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 6-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500-7500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1500, THEN AROUND 20
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-48.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-45%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2200, THEN SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL
0300, THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-95.
24 HR TREND......7-10 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 8-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 5500-6500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1300, THEN 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1500, THEN
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL
1700, THEN FAIR.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. WEST
WINDS 9-16 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. SOUTH WINDS 12-18 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ251-202330-
PHILLIPS COUNTY-
INCLUDING AMHERST, HAXTUN, AND HOLYOKE
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 0900, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-13%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 6-10 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500-7500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1500, THEN 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-49.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........35-43%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2200, THEN SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-95.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 5500-6500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1500,
THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL
1700, THEN FAIR.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. WEST
WINDS 9-16 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 12-18 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. SOUTH WINDS 13-20 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ246-202330-
NORTH AND NORTHEAST ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/NORTH LINCOLN
COUNTY-
INCLUDING AGATE, HUGO, LIMON, AND MATHESON
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-85.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5-12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500-8500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-49.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........28-34%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 4-9 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
SOUTHWEST 5-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2200, THEN SOUTH 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-92.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-6%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9000-10000
FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1000. WEST 15-20 MPH
AFTER 1500.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1600, THEN GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS
8-15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 12-18 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 70S. SOUTH WINDS 14-24 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. NORTH WINDS 9-16 MPH.
COZ247-202330-
SOUTHEAST ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET/SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY-
INCLUDING FORDER, KARVAL, KUTCH, AND PUNKIN CENTER
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-87.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 5-13 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500-8500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 15-20 MPH UNTIL 1300, THEN NORTHWEST
AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-49.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........27-33%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 4-8 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN WEST.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN BELOW 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2000, THEN SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL
2100, THEN LIGHT UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH AROUND
10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-93.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-6%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-8 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
8-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......BELOW 1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500-9500 FT
AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0800. SOUTHWEST AFTER
1700.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST
WINDS 9-16 MPH.
SUNDAY
MUCH COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 13-23 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. SOUTH WINDS 13-20 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ215-202330-
LARIMER AND BOULDER COUNTIES BETWEEN 6000 AND 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING ESTES PARK, GLENDEVEY, LARAMIE RIVER VALLEY, NEDERLAND,
AND RED FEATHER LAKES
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-14%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 9-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100. VERY GOOD AFTER 1400.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52.
24 HR TREND......4-7 DEGREES COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........21-31%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 6-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000-1500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 0400, THEN AROUND 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 1900, THEN POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-35%) UNTIL 0900, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-10%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH
INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH
INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......9500-10500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20-25 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 30-35 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL 1200,
THEN EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS
6-13 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
60S. WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S. WEST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
COZ216-202330-
JEFFERSON AND WEST DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET/GILPIN/CLEAR
CREEK/NORTHEAST PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING BAILEY, CENTRAL CITY, EVERGREEN, GEORGETOWN,
IDAHO SPRINGS, NORTHERN RAMPART RANGE, TARRYALL, AND WESTCREEK
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-10%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4-8 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8500-9500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-51.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........19-27%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4-12 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000-3000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT
UNTIL 2300, THEN SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30-40%) UNTIL 0900, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-8%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 7-15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......10000-11000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15-20 MPH UNTIL 1300, THEN 25-30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200, THEN
EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS
5-12 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS AROUND 70.
WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 70.
WEST WINDS 6-13 MPH.
COZ211-202330-
JACKSON COUNTY BELOW 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING GOULD, NORTH PARK, RAND, SPICER, AND WALDEN
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-70.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500-6500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-39.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........36-46%.
24 HR TREND......10-15% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 2100, THEN SOUTH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-74.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-12%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. SOUTH WINDS 6-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15-25
MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500-8500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1100, THEN WEST 25-30
MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN 35-40 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN
AROUND 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200, THEN
EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 4-9 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
AROUND 60. WEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
COZ213-202330-
GRAND AND SUMMIT COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING DILLON, FRASER, GRANBY, GRAND LAKE,
GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, KREMMLING,
MIDDLE PARK, AND WILLIAMS FORK RESERVOIR
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-71.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-18%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000-7000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS UNTIL 1100, THEN WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-38.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........34-44%.
24 HR TREND......10-15% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-7 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000-3000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 1900, THEN LIGHT UNTIL
0100, THEN SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 0200, THEN
LIGHT UNTIL 0500, THEN SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-74.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-13%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 4-6 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
10-17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS UNTIL 1000. WEST 30-35 MPH AFTER
1400.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1300, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST
WINDS 4-8 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 60S. WEST WINDS 4-7 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 4-8 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
60S. WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
COZ214-202330-
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PARK COUNTY-
INCLUDING ELEVEN MILE CANYON RESERVOIR, FAIRPLAY, GUFFEY,
HARTSEL, LAKE GEORGE, AND SOUTH PARK
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-74.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-9%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4-12 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 4-12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000-9000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN GOOD.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-41.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........30-40%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4-9 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
20 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15-25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH UNTIL 2100, THEN LIGHT UNTIL
2300, THEN WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-75.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-10%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...BREEZY. WEST WINDS 4-8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 16-26 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....BREEZY. WEST WINDS 7-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 16-26 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 35-45 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000-9000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH UNTIL 1100. AROUND 30 MPH AFTER
1400.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100. EXCELLENT AFTER 1500.
SATURDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST WINDS
6-13 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
AROUND 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-13 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
60S. WEST WINDS 5-12 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
60S. WEST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
COZ218-202330-
SOUTH AND EAST JACKSON/LARIMER/NORTH AND NORTHEAST GRAND/
NORTHWEST BOULDER COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING CAMERON PASS, LARAMIE AND MEDICINE BOW MOUNTAINS,
RABBIT EARS RANGE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK,
AND WILLOW CREEK PASS
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 8-16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000-5000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15-20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1400, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-42.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........34-44%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 6-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-18%.
24 HR TREND......2-4% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 10-18 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25
MPH INCREASING TO 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 11-21 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH
INCREASING TO 40 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000-7000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15-20 MPH UNTIL 1100, THEN WEST 25-30
MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN 35-40 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN
AROUND 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1300, THEN
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. WEST WINDS
7-14 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW AND SLIGHT CHANCE
OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS 6-13 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
WEST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
50S. WEST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
COZ212-202330-
SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST GRAND/WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST BOULDER/
GILPIN/CLEAR CREEK/SUMMIT/NORTH AND WEST PARK COUNTIES ABOVE
9000 FEET-
INCLUDING BERTHOUD PASS, BRECKENRIDGE,
EAST SLOPES MOSQUITO RANGE, EAST SLOPES SOUTHERN GORE RANGE,
EISENHOWER TUNNEL, INDIAN PEAKS, KENOSHA MOUNTAINS,
MOUNT BLUE SKY, PUMA HILLS, TARRYALL MOUNTAINS,
WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS, AND WINTER PARK
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-17%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000-7000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MAX HUMIDITY........28-38%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15-25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 0900, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-17%.
24 HR TREND......4-7% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 13-23 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....BREEZY. WEST WINDS 15-25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
35 MPH INCREASING TO 45 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15-20 MPH UNTIL 1100. 30-35 MPH AFTER
1400.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. WEST WINDS
10-17 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
50S. WEST WINDS 12-18 MPH.
COZ217-202330-
WEST JACKSON AND WEST GRAND COUNTIES ABOVE 9000 FEET-
INCLUDING EAST SLOPES PARK AND NORTHERN GORE RANGES, GORE PASS,
AND RABBIT EARS PASS
416 AM MDT FRI MAR 20 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-22%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6-14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 6-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500-5500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1300, THEN FAIR.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-41.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-47%.
24 HR TREND......7-10% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5-12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20
MPH IN THE EVENING.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25-35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500-2500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10-15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.
SATURDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72.
24 HR TREND......2-4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-19%.
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.
20-FOOT WINDS.......
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 7-14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 30 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 14-24 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....BREEZY. SOUTHWEST WINDS 17-27 MPH. GUSTS
UP TO 40 MPH INCREASING TO 50 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 40-50 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000-8000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15-20 MPH UNTIL 1100, THEN WEST 25-30
MPH UNTIL 1400, THEN 35-40 MPH UNTIL 1700, THEN
AROUND 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100, THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200, THEN
VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400, THEN EXCELLENT UNTIL
1700, THEN VERY GOOD.
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST
WINDS 8-15 MPH.
SUNDAY
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW.
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS 7-14 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID
50S. WEST WINDS 8-15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS 10-17 MPH.
OUTLOOK 6 TO 10 DAYS
TEMPERATURES ABOVE NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION BELOW NORMAL.
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