Chromo, CO

1:20 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 7310 ft
Lon: 106.8° W
Lat: 37.0° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Warning,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
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Chromo Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:28 PM MDT
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
77 °F
Feels Like 77 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:52 AM
8:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 77 | 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 68 | 27 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 75 | 27 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 79 | 30 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.94 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
17%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPSO 251915Z AUTO 22018G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 T02191068
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
77 °F
Dew Point
29 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from SW
Wind Gust
25.0 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
9.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 21F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 27F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 27F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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Nowcast
High Wind Warning in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT Saturday...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCOPAGOS15

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
79 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
68 | 27 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
75 | 27 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
79 | 30 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Partly Cloudy
81 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
84 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
79 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
84 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
82 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 36 70 | 37 77 | 25 50 | 37
Wind 6 mph South 17 mph SSW 24 mph SW 14 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 29% 14% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 40% 42% 29%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.13], Average RMSE [2.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.73], Average RMSE [3.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the South at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 21F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 5 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 30 70 | 36 75 | 19 41 | 27
Wind 11 mph SSE 24 mph SSW 32 mph SW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 71% 26% 11% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 30% 40% 11%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.64], Average RMSE [2.12]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.87], Average RMSE [2.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 27F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 21 | 16 59 | 21 63 | 10 34 | 16
Wind 6 mph SSW 11 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 3 mph North
Humidity 78% 22% 12% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 11% 19% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [2.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [3.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 27F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 23 64 | 19 75 | 19 36 | 19
Wind 5 mph NE 9 mph SW 10 mph WSW 3 mph NNE
Humidity 81% 17% 11% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [2.69]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.60], Average RMSE [3.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 30F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 27 | 19 72 | 25 77 | 1 39 | 23
Wind 2 mph NE 11 mph SW 11 mph WSW 3 mph NNE
Humidity 72% 16% 4% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [3.07]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.56], Average RMSE [3.85] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 30 | 23 64 | 19 73 | 16 52 | 36
Wind 4 mph North 9 mph WSW 10 mph West 9 mph NNE
Humidity 71% 16% 11% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 4% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [2.50]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.37], Average RMSE [3.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 34 70 | 34 77 | 32 46 | 9
Wind 7 mph NE 9 mph SW 11 mph WSW 3 mph North
Humidity 79% 25% 19% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 30% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.34], Average RMSE [2.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.50], Average RMSE [4.06] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 28 73 | 30 73 | 27 50 | 34
Wind 1 mph ENE 8 mph WSW 7 mph WSW 3 mph NW
Humidity 80% 20% 16% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 89% 1% 28% 29%
Conditions Overcast Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [3.18]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 34 77 | 32 81 | 28 52 | 23
Wind 1 mph NW 8 mph West 11 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 86% 19% 14% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 16% 14% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.00], Average RMSE [3.59]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 21 72 | 41 81 | 27 50 | 18
Wind 3 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 4 mph West
Humidity 48% 31% 13% 26%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 8% 6% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 14 70 | 36 79 | 28 50 | 23
Wind 4 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 13 mph WSW 4 mph West
Humidity 39% 27% 15% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 6% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:19 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KE33) 67 °F 42 °F
Record (KE33) 80 °F (2005) 35 °F (2002)
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:52 AM MDT 8:17 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:22 AM MDT 8:46 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:45 AM MDT 9:23 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:04 AM MDT 10:04 PM MDT
Moon 9:52 AM MDT 11:57 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 24m
Length of Day
14h 25m
Tomorrow will be 1m 15s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 20% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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82 °F
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82 °F
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82 °F
Montrose
82 °F
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32 °F
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33 °F
Kremmling
33 °F
Leadville
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
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Record Extremes
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Beartown 108 in 11600 ft
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Durango 77 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPSO)
Wind Speed: 18.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 215° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPSO 251915Z AUTO 22018G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 T02191068

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Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 79 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
Event Date Forecast
Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 26, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 74 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS DULCE #2 NM, Dulce, NM 77 °F 77 °F 29 °F 17% SW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 6729 ft 12:28 PM MDT MADIS
Pagosa Springs High School, Pagosa Springs, CO 73.8 °F 75 °F 28 °F 18% South  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7049 ft 1:20 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Downtown Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, CO 74.4 °F 76 °F 29 °F 19% WSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7150 ft 1:20 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Meadows III, Pagosa Springs, CO 71.8 °F 74 °F 23 °F 16% WSW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7529 ft 1:20 PM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS STONE LAKE NM, Dulce, NM 74 °F 75 °F 23 °F 15% SSW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 7385 ft 12:33 PM MDT MADIS
TwinCreek Village, Pagosa Springs, CO 70.5 °F 74 °F 26 °F 19% WSW  at  26.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 7615 ft 1:20 PM MDT Rapid Fire
MesoWest CHAMITA , Chama, NM 65 °F - - - ESE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 8399 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
MesoWest CUMBRES TRESTLE , Antonito, CO 58 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10020 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:38 PM MDT on May 25, 2012

... High Wind Warning remains in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT
Saturday...

* timing... High Wind Warning from Saturday mid morning through
early evening.

* Winds... on Saturday... sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph will be
common with peak wind gusts exceeding 75 mph.

* Visibility... visibility may be reduced to a few miles by dust
and sand lifted by the wind.

* Impacts... drivers of high-profile vehicles and motorcycles
should be alert to the danger of these winds especially when
driving along north to south oriented roadways. Also...
individuals planning outdoor activities should take
precautions for strong winds to occur today and Saturday.
Hiking... camping... biking... boating and off-Road activities
may all be affected by these strong winds.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

People... especially those with respiratory illnesses... heart
disease... the elderly... and children are recommended to stay
indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion
due to wind-blown dust.





Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:03 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
9 PM MDT Saturday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels
for fire weather zones 207... 290 and 292...

* affected area...

   in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
    fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area and
    fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area.

* Winds... south 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph... decreasing
to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the valleys
Friday night. South 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 65 mph on Saturday.

* Relative humidity... 7 to 12 percent. Humidity will rise some
Friday night especially in the valleys... but overall humidity
recovery will be poor Friday night. 9 to 14 percent on Saturday.

* Impacts... fire ignitions will be very difficult to control
Friday afternoon and evening and again Saturday with high rates
of spread expected. Some improvement in conditions are likely
overnight tonight especially in the valleys but wind and low
humidity should persist across the mid-slopes. Winds will
strengthen again mid-morning tomorrow.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.