Powderhorn, CO

1:57 PM MDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 8793 ft
Lon: 107.2° W
Lat: 38.3° 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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Powderhorn Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:15 PM MDT
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
62.3 °F
Feels Like 62.3 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
5:50 AM
8:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 75 | 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Clear 70 | 28 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 75 | 34 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.85 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
25%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGUC 251935Z AUTO 19016G25KT 110V210 10SM FEW110 23/M03 A2985 RMK AO1
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
62.3 °F
Dew Point
26 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from SE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
12 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 75F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the South at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 21F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 19F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 28F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW 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 KGUC

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
75 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
75 | 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
61 | 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
70 | 28 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
75 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
73 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
70 | 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
75 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
79 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
79 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Windy. Winds from the South at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 21 70 | 25 73 | 19 52 | 28
Wind 5 mph SSE 20 mph SW 25 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 57% 18% 13% 41%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 3% 52% 25%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [1.87]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.53], Average RMSE [2.89] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 21F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 25 66 | 23 72 | 21 45 | 21
Wind 10 mph SE 20 mph SW 28 mph SSW 6 mph West
Humidity 58% 19% 15% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 11% 5% 61% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.93], Average RMSE [1.97]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.05], Average RMSE [3.03] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 19F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 9 55 | 14 55 | 14 41 | 27
Wind 7 mph WSW 14 mph West 15 mph West 3 mph WSW
Humidity 57% 18% 18% 57%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 5% 6% 77% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.46], Average RMSE [2.25]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.31], Average RMSE [4.23] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 28F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 14 63 | -1 66 | 18 46 | 25
Wind 1 mph SSW 8 mph West 11 mph WNW 1 mph SW
Humidity 66% 7% 15% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 7% 25% 35%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.72], Average RMSE [2.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.84], Average RMSE [3.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 14 66 | 12 72 | 21 57 | 32
Wind 2 mph South 9 mph West 15 mph WNW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 56% 12% 14% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 17% 14% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.21], Average RMSE [2.45]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.65], Average RMSE [3.99] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. 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 34 | 21 70 | 23 73 | 21 54 | 30
Wind 3 mph WSW 14 mph WNW 13 mph WNW 2 mph NNE
Humidity 58% 16% 14% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 15% 34% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [3.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. 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 36 | 23 66 | 27 63 | 19 54 | 28
Wind 3 mph East 5 mph West 14 mph WNW 0 mph NNW
Humidity 58% 22% 18% 38%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 10% 50% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [3.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.84], Average RMSE [4.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 28 70 | 28 75 | 28 50 | 25
Wind 1 mph West 5 mph WNW 8 mph NW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 64% 21% 18% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 13% 23%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.35], Average RMSE [3.01]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 25 72 | 34 75 | 23 52 | 25
Wind 1 mph SW 8 mph West 8 mph West 3 mph SW
Humidity 58% 24% 14% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 13% 10% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.17], Average RMSE [3.57]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 23 72 | 41 75 | 28 52 | 21
Wind 3 mph SSW 10 mph WSW 10 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 47% 32% 18% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 11% 10% 12%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 19 70 | 37 73 | 27 52 | 25
Wind 5 mph SW 11 mph WSW 10 mph West 4 mph WSW
Humidity 41% 29% 17% 35%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 7% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:24 PM
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May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMTJ) 77 °F 46 °F
Yesterday 73 °F 47 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 5
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:50 AM MDT 8:21 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:19 AM MDT 8:52 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:41 AM MDT 9:30 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:59 AM MDT 10:12 PM MDT
Moon 9:51 AM MDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 32m
Length of Day
14h 31m
Tomorrow will be 1m 19s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 21% 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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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Gunnison 73 °F Partly Cloudy 1:35 PM MDT
Montrose 82 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM MDT
Telluride 63 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:35 PM MDT
Monarch Pass 54 °F Scattered Clouds 1:32 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KGUC)
Wind Speed: 16.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 128° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KGUC 251935Z AUTO 19016G25KT 110V210 10SM FEW110 23/M03 A2985 RMK AO1

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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
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS HUNTSMAN MESA CO, Powderhorn, CO 65 °F - 20 °F 18% SSW  at  35 mph 0.00 in / hr 9399 ft 12:48 PM MDT MADIS
Lake City, CO 62.3 °F - 26 °F 25% SE  at  4.0 mph - / hr 8666 ft 1:15 PM MDT Normal  
Lake City Heights, Lake City, CO 67.6 °F - 18 °F 15% SW  at  12.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 8970 ft 1:55 PM MDT Normal  
HADS GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GUNNISON 1WS CO, Gunnison, CO 74 °F 72 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7654 ft 12:15 PM MDT MADIS
Taylor St., Gunnison, CO 77.0 °F 76 °F 22 °F 13% ENE  at  3.6 mph - / hr 7687 ft 1:38 PM MDT Normal  
West Ruby Ave Weather, Gunnison, CO 72.7 °F 76 °F 34 °F 24% SSE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7713 ft 1:56 PM MDT Normal  
MesoWest SLUMGULLION , Lake City, CO 52 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 11560 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 mid-morning Saturday through
early evening.

* Winds... on Saturday... sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph will be
common with peak wind gusts between 60 to 70 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.