Crowley, CO

1:27 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 4347 ft
Lon: 103.9° W
Lat: 38.2° N
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Active Advisory: High Wind Watch (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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Crowley Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:25 PM MDT
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
72.0 °F
Feels Like 77 °F
Wind(mph)
7.6
Sunrise / Set
5:37 AM
8:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 95 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 50 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 100 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 84 | 39 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 84 | 50 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 93 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.71 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
41%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KLHX 251853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP059 T02110067
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
77 °F
Dew Point
47 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.6 mph from ENE
Wind Gust
8.1 mph
Health
UV
13 out of 16
Pollen
8.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 95F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 100F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 25 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Nowcast
High wind watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCOMANZA2

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
95 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
100 | 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
84 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
84 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
93 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
95 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
81 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
82 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
95 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
90 | 54 °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 95F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 30 82 | 57 90 | 37 66 | 32
Wind 7 mph NNE 10 mph ESE 19 mph South 13 mph SW
Humidity 47% 40% 15% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 18% 18% 25%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.54], Average RMSE [2.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 100F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 34 88 | 39 91 | 21 64 | 34
Wind 12 mph SSW 27 mph South 38 mph South 16 mph SSW
Humidity 45% 17% 7% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 21% 36% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:08 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [2.61]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.14], Average RMSE [2.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 30 81 | 43 91 | 21 63 | 28
Wind 14 mph WSW 9 mph SW 38 mph South 10 mph WNW
Humidity 42% 24% 7% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 23% 36% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:09 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.61], Average RMSE [1.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.14], Average RMSE [3.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 16 75 | 27 84 | 30 73 | 46
Wind 5 mph NW 10 mph SSE 17 mph SE 10 mph SE
Humidity 38% 15% 13% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.77], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.36], Average RMSE [3.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 34 82 | 41 84 | 32 68 | 43
Wind 5 mph West 0 mph South 13 mph East 10 mph NW
Humidity 54% 21% 15% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 82% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.04], Average RMSE [2.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.94], Average RMSE [4.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 41 81 | 46 95 | 45 63 | 41
Wind 11 mph WNW 11 mph NNE 21 mph ENE 11 mph NE
Humidity 60% 30% 17% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 28%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.78], Average RMSE [3.03]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.36], Average RMSE [5.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 36 68 | 45 75 | 41 61 | 41
Wind 6 mph ENE 7 mph East 14 mph ESE 9 mph SE
Humidity 65% 42% 29% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 73% 38% 0%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.32], Average RMSE [3.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.19], Average RMSE [6.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 37 75 | 50 81 | 46 57 | 37
Wind 2 mph SE 4 mph East 10 mph East 6 mph SE
Humidity 66% 40% 28% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 14% 33% 15% 12%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.55], Average RMSE [3.61]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 41 79 | 43 91 | 52 61 | 37
Wind 3 mph WNW 2 mph East 11 mph SE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 69% 27% 24% 39%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 10% 7% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.57], Average RMSE [3.90]
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 37 82 | 55 88 | 45 63 | 32
Wind 3 mph WSW 3 mph SSE 12 mph SSE 7 mph South
Humidity 54% 37% 21% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 20% 17% 14% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:07 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 32 84 | 50 88 | 36 61 | 27
Wind 5 mph West 1 mph West 9 mph SSE 5 mph SSW
Humidity 43% 29% 15% 27%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 7% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:35 AM
8:11 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KLHX) - -
Record (KLHX) 95 °F (1964) 34 °F (2002)
Yesterday 81 °F 51 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 1
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Cokedale, CO 88 miles 3.2 11:44 PM MDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:37 AM MDT 8:08 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:06 AM MDT 8:38 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:28 AM MDT 9:16 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:46 AM MDT 9:58 PM MDT
Moon 9:37 AM MDT 11:46 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 32m
Length of Day
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 19s 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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86 °F
Delta
82 °F
Cortez
82 °F
Grand Junction
82 °F
Montrose
82 °F
Rifle
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Kremmling
33 °F
Leadville
37 °F
Gunnison
39 °F
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Record Extremes
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Rough And Tumble 0 in 10360 ft
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Echo Lake 0 in 10600 ft
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La Junta 70 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Pueblo 69 °F Clear 12:53 PM MDT
Ellicott 60 °F Clear 12:56 PM MDT
Fort Carson 61 °F Scattered Clouds 12:55 PM MDT
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Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 67° (ENE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KLHX 251853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP059 T02110067

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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
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Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
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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
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Manzanola, CO 72.0 °F 77 °F 47 °F 41% ENE  at  7.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4255 ft 1:25 PM MDT Normal  
Fowler Airport, Fowler, CO 70.2 °F 77 °F 45 °F 40% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4450 ft 1:26 PM MDT Normal
Rocky Ford, CO 70.7 °F 77 °F 48 °F 45% East  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4109 ft 1:24 PM MDT Normal  
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High Wind Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:32 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

... High wind watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening...

A high wind watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.

* Location... all of the I-25 corridor and eastern plains... San
Luis valley... Pikes Peak... eastern San Juan and La Garita
Mountains... eastern Sawatch Range above 11000 feet... Mosquito
Range above 11000 feet... Sangre de Cristos above 11000 feet...
northern Fremont County.

* Cause and timing... a strong weather system will move into The
Rockies early Saturday and bring the threat for high winds
across much of southern Colorado.

* Wind... south to southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts from 55 to
70 mph.

* Impact... strong winds will be a hazard to light weight and
high profile vehicles. Tree limb damage may occur... and light
weight objects will be blown around. Blowing dust may reduce
visibility as well. Fires would spread quickly.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high wind watch is issued when there is the potential for
sustained winds of at least 40 mph or gusts to at least 58 mph...
or at least 50 mph or gusts to at least 75 mph for the mountains.

Winds of this force can cause property damage... especially to
Mobile homes. Drivers of high profile vehicles are especially
vulnerable to the threat of strong Crosswinds. Other potential
high wind hazards include flying debris and blowing dust. If you
are planning travel in the watch area during the time of the
watch... listen to the latest weather forecast... and consider
traveling at another time or by another Route.