Pitkin, CO

11:17 AM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 9213 ft
Lon: 106.5° W
Lat: 38.6° N
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Weather Summary
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.

Pitkin Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:22 AM MDT
Elevation
8993 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
64 °F
Feels Like 64 °F
Wind(mph)
7
Sunrise / Set
5:46 AM
8:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 77 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 68 | 36 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.86 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
18%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
0 in
METAR
METAR KGUC 251655Z AUTO 18017G28KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A2986 RMK AO1
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Temperature
Temperature
64 °F
Dew Point
20 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
14.0 mph
Health
10 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 73F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 32F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. 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 KCOSALID1

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
73 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
61 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
68 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
73 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
75 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Partly Cloudy
75 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
79 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
77 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 28 66 | 27 70 | 27 55 | 25
Wind 6 mph SSW 25 mph SW 29 mph SW 12 mph SW
Humidity 58% 23% 19% 31%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 45% 45% 46% 33%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:46 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [2.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.63], Average RMSE [3.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 32F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 27 64 | 19 72 | 3 46 | 18
Wind 10 mph SSW 24 mph SSW 36 mph SSW 13 mph WSW
Humidity 50% 17% 6% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 23% 34% 41% 19%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [2.93]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.70], Average RMSE [3.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 32 | 1 54 | 9 55 | 12 37 | 14
Wind 9 mph WSW 14 mph WSW 18 mph West 7 mph West
Humidity 27% 16% 17% 37%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 21% 28% 20% 0%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:45 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.74], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.86], Average RMSE [4.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 14 59 | 14 66 | 21 45 | 23
Wind 6 mph West 7 mph WSW 11 mph West 6 mph WNW
Humidity 42% 17% 18% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.73], Average RMSE [3.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.53], Average RMSE [4.94] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 21 64 | 5 70 | 16 59 | 28
Wind 5 mph West 8 mph WSW 15 mph WNW 7 mph WNW
Humidity 53% 9% 13% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 2% 60% 29%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.23], Average RMSE [3.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.48], Average RMSE [5.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 21 68 | 23 72 | 19 48 | 14
Wind 7 mph West 10 mph WNW 12 mph WNW 4 mph NE
Humidity 46% 18% 14% 25%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 68% 94% 0%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.43], Average RMSE [4.77]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.54], Average RMSE [5.46] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 27 68 | 27 66 | 43 46 | 41
Wind 1 mph North 4 mph South 2 mph NNE 3 mph NE
Humidity 61% 21% 44% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 12% 38% 2%
Conditions Overcast Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.42], Average RMSE [4.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.87], Average RMSE [5.86] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 19 68 | 27 66 | 25 54 | 30
Wind 3 mph WNW 1 mph East 5 mph NE 1 mph WNW
Humidity 47% 21% 20% 41%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 47% 38%
Conditions Fog Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.74], Average RMSE [4.27]
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 32 68 | 32 73 | 27 54 | 27
Wind 3 mph West 6 mph West 5 mph West 3 mph WSW
Humidity 58% 25% 16% 34%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 11% 10% 17%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.73], Average RMSE [5.05]
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 25 68 | 39 64 | 23 54 | 23
Wind 4 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 5 mph West
Humidity 47% 33% 20% 31%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 23% 20% 16% 16%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:06 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 21 68 | 36 66 | 19 52 | 23
Wind 6 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 10 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 42% 29% 17% 30%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 9% 2% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:44 AM
8:23 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KGUC) 66 °F 33 °F
Record (KGUC) 75 °F (2006) 23 °F (2002)
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Cokedale, CO 139 miles 3.2 11:44 PM MDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:46 AM MDT 8:20 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:15 AM MDT 8:50 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:37 AM MDT 9:29 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:55 AM MDT 10:11 PM MDT
Moon 9:47 AM MDT 11:58 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 34m
Length of Day
14h 33m
Tomorrow will be 1m 20s 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
New
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
80 °F
Delta
75 °F
Rifle
73 °F
Montrose
73 °F
Cortez
32 °F
Monarch Pass
33 °F
Leadville
33 °F
Kremmling
37 °F
Gunnison
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Porphyry Creek 0 in 10760 ft
Butte 0 in 10160 ft
Rough And Tumble 0 in 10360 ft
Ivanhoe 0 in 10400 ft
Buckskin Joe 0 in 11150 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Cottonwood Pass This station is not reporting.
Gunnison 68 °F Clear 10:55 AM MDT
Salida 60 °F Scattered Clouds 10:55 AM MDT
Monarch Pass 48 °F Scattered Clouds 11:12 AM MDT
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KGUC)
Wind Speed: 17.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 209° (SSW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KGUC 251655Z AUTO 18017G28KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A2986 RMK AO1

Sports
Event Date Forecast
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.
Event Date Forecast
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
Event Date Forecast
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
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest PARK CONE , Almont, CO 58 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 9600 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS NEEDLE CREEK CO, Gunnison, CO 64 °F - 20 °F 18% SSW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 8993 ft 10:22 AM MDT MADIS
Maysville, East Slope Monarch Pass, Salida, CO 66.4 °F - 24 °F 20% WNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8397 ft 11:17 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS PSF2 SALIDA CO, Salida, CO 51 °F - 35 °F 55% SE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 8924 ft 9:55 AM MDT MADIS
Gigshowcase.com, Buena Vista, CO 63.7 °F - 32 °F 33% North  at  5.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 8827 ft 11:17 AM MDT Normal  
RAWS RED DEER CO, Buena Vista, CO 58 °F - 30 °F 34% SE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 8727 ft 10:23 AM MDT MADIS
Crested Butte South, Crested Butte, CO 60.0 °F - 34 °F 38% South  at  10.0 mph - / hr 8665 ft 11:16 AM MDT Normal
MesoWest SAINT ELMO , Pitkin, CO 52 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10541 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest PORPHYRY CREEK , Sargents, CO 50 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10760 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
Elk Trail, Salida, CO 62.6 °F - 36 °F 37% East  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8130 ft 11:12 AM MDT Normal  
Mesa Antero, Nathrop, CO 63.1 °F - 32 °F 31% ESE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8202 ft 11:17 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
CODOT Monarch Pass (60), Sargents, CO 50 °F 43 °F 19 °F 28% SSE  at  22 mph 0.00 in / hr 11262 ft 10:48 AM MDT MADIS
West Ruby Ave Weather, Gunnison, CO 69.4 °F - 33 °F 26% SSE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7713 ft 11:15 AM MDT Normal  
Taylor St., Gunnison, CO 71.6 °F - 35 °F 26% SW  at  7.8 mph - / hr 7687 ft 11:05 AM MDT Normal  
HADS GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GUNNISON 1WS CO, Gunnison, CO 68 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7654 ft 10:15 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS LUJAN CO, Gunnison, CO 51 °F - 24 °F 34% South  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 11078 ft 9:57 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest SARGENTS MESA , Villa Grove, CO 49 °F 49 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 11528 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
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High Wind Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:16 AM MDT on May 25, 2012

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

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a High
Wind Warning... which is in effect from 10 am to 10 PM MDT
Saturday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

* 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 now in effect from 10 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT Saturday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for
fire weather zones 200... 202... 203 and 293...
... Fire Weather Watch is cancelled for fire weather zones 200... 202...
203 and 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has cancelled the
Fire Weather Watch.

* Affected area...

   in Colorado...

    fire weather zone 200 little snake forecast area...
    fire weather zone 202 White River forecast area...
    fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area and
    fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... south to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph during the
afternoon... decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the valleys Friday night. South winds will pick up again
Saturday from 30 to 40 mph with gusts from 55 to 65 mph.

* Relative humidity... 9 to 14 percent in the afternoon. Humidity
recovery poor Friday night. 12 to 16 percent Saturday afternoon.

* 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
tonight especially in the valleys while wind and low humidity
should persist across the mid-slopes.

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.